Florida

Designates act "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Act"; directs DOH & DCFS to maintain Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention Network; requires establishment of system for assessing charges for specified services; requires DOH, DCFS, & DABT of DBPR to provide access to information regarding fetal alcohol spectrum disorders on Internet websites; provides for voluntary admission of expectant mother for alcohol abuse treatment services, etc. Appropriation: $17,663,000.

Requires Health Dept. to develop public education program to inform public re detrimental effects of fetal alcohol syndrome; provides that pregnant woman who requests evaluation for counseling or treatment services to minimize risk of alcohol exposure to her unborn child may obtain such evaluation at any licensed service provider participating in fetal alcohol syndrome prevention network, etc. Amends Ch. 397; creates 562.063.

Creates Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Act; directs DOH & DCF to maintain a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Network; requires establishment of system for assessing charges for specified services; requires DOH, DCF, & DABT of DBPR to provide access to information regarding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome on Internet websites; provides for voluntary admission of an expectant mother for alcohol abuse treatment services; provides criteria for involuntary admission of an expectant mother, including protective custody, emergency admission, & other involuntary assessment, involuntary treatment, & alternative involuntary assessment for minors for purposes of assessment & stabilization & for involuntary treatment; requires described health warning signs to be displayed by alcohol beverage vendors; requires DAB&T of DB&PR to produce & distribute signs; directs DOH to contract with Florida Center for Child & Family Development to establish Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders diagnostic & intervention centers & to develop & provide professional training.