Scope of act

Act 73 of 2010, § 6, under SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM ACT - ENACTMENT.

Act 73 of 2010, § 6

Section 6. Scope of act.

The department shall do the following:

(1) Work to improve the capacity of community-based

services available to parents regarding the risk factors

involved with SIDS and SUDI and safe sleeping practices for

newborns and infants.

(2) Work with other State and local governmental

agencies, community and business leaders, community

organizations, health care and human service providers and

national organizations to coordinate efforts and maximize

State and private resources in the areas of education about

SIDS and SUDI, including the risk factors and safe sleeping

practices.

(3) Identify and, when appropriate, replicate or use

successful SIDS and SUDI programs and procure related

materials and services from organizations with appropriate

experience and knowledge of SIDS and SUDI.