Department; powers and duties

253.02 Department; powers and duties. (1) In this section: (a) “Children with special health care needs” means children who have health problems that require intervention beyond routine and basic care, including children with or at risk for disabilities, chronic illnesses and conditions, health-related educational problems and health-related behavioral problems. (b) “Preventive health services for children” includes assessment and appropriate follow-up regarding a child’s growth and development, immunization status, nutrition, vision and hearing. (2) The department shall maintain a maternal and child health program within the division, to promote the reproductive health of individuals and the growth, development, health and safety of infants, children and adolescents. The program shall include all of the following: (a) Reproductive health services, including health services prior to conception and family planning services, as defined in s.