1. The committee shall advise the department on the provision of genetic services to insure the following:

(1) That high quality is maintained;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 191.310

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(2) That genetic programs are responsive to the needs of the entire state;

(3) That funding is equitably allocated to all phases of the program;

(4) That the department is advised on methods of implementing genetic services;

(5) That duplication of services is eliminated; and

(6) That a yearly evaluation of genetic programs is completed to ascertain how successfully the goals of the programs are being achieved.

2. The director of the department of mental health shall designate an employee of that department to provide liaison with services provided by that department which relate to the genetic programs established under the provisions of sections 191.300 to 191.331, 191.340, and 191.365 to 191.380.

3. The commissioner of education shall designate an employee of the department of elementary and secondary education to provide liaison with the genetic program established in sections 191.300 to 191.331, 191.340, and 191.365 to 191.380.