(a) The department shall, within existing resources, make available up-to-date, evidence-based information about Down syndrome. The online information must include:

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-1-1303

  • Department: means the department of health. See Tennessee Code 68-1-1302
  • Down syndrome: means a chromosomal condition caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21. See Tennessee Code 68-1-1302
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(1) Information regarding first-call programs;
(2) Links to organizations providing information and resources related to Down syndrome; and
(3) Other educational and support programs.
(b) The department may make available this information on the department’s website.
(c) The intent of this section is to make information available to individuals who render prenatal care, postnatal care, or genetic counseling to any person who has received a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
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