Title 22 — Title 22
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Ala. Code § 22-12A-1 Short Title
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This chapter may be cited as the Alabama Perinatal Health Act. History: (Acts 1980, No. 80-761, p. 1586, §1.)
Ala. Code § 22-12A-2 Legislative Intent; “Perinatal” Defined
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(a) It is the legislative intent to effect a program in this state of: (1) Perinatal care in order to reduce infant mortality and handicapping conditions; (2) Administering such policy by supporting quality perinatal care at the most appropriate level in the closest proximity to …
Ala. Code § 22-12A-3 Plan to Reduce Infant Mortality and Handicapping Conditions; Procedure, Contents, Etc
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The Bureau of Maternal and Child Health under the direction of the State Board of Health shall, in coordination with the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the State Health Coordinating Council, the Alabama Council on Maternal and Infant Health and the regional and Sta…
Ala. Code § 22-12A-4 Bureau of Maternal and Child Health to Develop Priorities, Guidelines, Etc
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The Bureau of Maternal and Child Health under the direction of the State Board of Health, and the State Perinatal Advisory Committee representing the regional perinatal advisory committees, shall develop priorities, guidelines and administrative procedures for the expenditures of…
Ala. Code § 22-12A-5 Bureau to Present Report to Legislative Committee; Public Health Funds Not to Be Used
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The Bureau of Maternal and Child Health under the direction of the State Board of Health shall annually present a progress report dealing with infant mortality and handicapping conditions to the Legislative Health and Finance Committees prior to each regular session of the Legisl…
Ala. Code § 22-12A-6 Use of Funds Generally
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Available funds will be expended in each geographic area based on provisions within the plan developed in accordance with Section 22-12A-3. Funds when available will be used to support medical care and transportation for women and infants at high risk for infant mortality or majo…