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SCR 183

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED PLAN TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii requests health, human services, and education departments collaborate on a plan to address fetal alcohol spectrum disorder impacts without allocating specific resources.

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Bill Summary · SCR 183

Legislative bill overview

SCR 183 is a concurrent resolution requesting three Hawaii state departments (Health, Human Services, and Education) to collaborate on developing a coordinated action plan to reduce the impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). The resolution does not create law or allocate funding; it formally asks these agencies to work together and presumably report back on their findings and recommendations.

Why is this important

FASDs affect an estimated 2-5% of school-age children nationally and cause permanent neurodevelopmental disabilities including learning difficulties, behavioral problems, and health complications. A coordinated multi-agency plan could improve early identification, intervention services, and support for affected children and families across healthcare, social services, and educational settings—areas where fragmented approaches currently limit effectiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Unfunded mandate concerns: The resolution requests agency action without specifying funding or resources, potentially straining existing departmental budgets and staff capacity
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't clearly define what "reduce the impact" means or what specific outcomes the plan should achieve, leaving implementation goals open-ended
  • Competing priorities: Agencies already managing multiple mandates may deprioritize this request without legislative enforcement mechanisms or accountability measures specified in the resolution

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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