What's happening
This bill adds information on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome to New York's health care and wellness education program.
Why it matters
Raises awareness of a rare but serious pediatric condition. By specifically including pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) in the state’s health education efforts, the bill helps ensure that families, teachers, and health professionals are more likely to recognize and respond to sudden, severe psychiatric symptoms in children.
Supports families and patients in advisory roles. The creation of an advisory council that includes people with PANS, their families, and specialized health care providers means those directly affected will have a say in shaping educational outreach and support programs, potentially leading to more relevant and effective resources.
Addresses gaps in early detection and intervention. Because PANS can initially look like common behavioral problems or other mental health issues, including it in education programs may help improve early diagnosis and treatment, reducing the risk of misdiagnosis or delayed care for affected children.
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Add Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Info
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 45
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History
- Substituted by A7614
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.907
- Referred to health
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Add Kids' Syndrome Info
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Billy Jones
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5750
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
April 27, 2017
Introduced by Sen. LITTLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to including information on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome in the health care and wellness education and outreach program
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 207 of the public health law is amended by adding a new paragraph (n) to read as follows:
(n) Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, a clinical diagnosis given to children who have a sudden and dramatic onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms including obsessive compulsive disorder and/or eating disorder, and which may cause affected children to become moody, irritable and anxious, and to have difficulty with schoolwork. Provided that such program shall include an advisory council under this section that shall include representatives of people with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and their families and health care providers who specialize in treating such syndrome, among others.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11086-01-7
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to including information on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome in the health care and wellness education and outreach program
Purpose
This bill includes information on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) in the health care and wellness education program.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 1 of section 207 of the public health law by adding paragraph (n) in the health care and wellness education program to include pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. The program shall include an advisory council under this section that shall include representatives of people with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and their families and health care providers who specialize in treating such syndrome, among others.
Justification
Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) is a misdirected immune response, often with an encephalitic onset, which negatively affects neurologic functioning, resulting in a rapid, acute onset of OCD, restricted food intake or tics along with other neuropsychiatric conditions. While there is some education focused on PANS, it is important to provide additional avenues for New Yorkers to increase awareness and early detection through education.
Through education and awareness, PANS will be more effectively combatted by New York State. With the help of an advisory council, there will be an increase in the number of early detections of PANS, which will limit the danger to this disease.
Treating PANS must be carried out thoroughly to yield positive results. Symptoms often begin to improve within one week of antibiotic treatment. However, further interventions are often required to fully heal the underlying causes and alleviate all the symptoms. If treated promptly and thoroughly, symptoms can remit completely. If left untreated and symptoms persist, permanent neurological injury can occur.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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