Authority: §§ 32.1-11, 32.1-77, and 32.1-89 through 32.1-90, Code of Virginia; P.L. 94-566, as amended, Title V of the U.S. Social Security Act and Title X of the U.S. Public Health Service Act, Federal Code; and P.L. 95-627, as amended, Federal Code.
A. Out of this appropriation, $952,807 the first year and $952,807 the second year from special funds is provided to support the newborn screening program and its expansion pursuant to Chapters 717 and 721, Act of Assembly of 2005. Fee revenues sufficient to fund the Department of Health's costs of the program and its expansion shall be transferred from the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services.
B. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is exempt from the requirements of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.).
C. Out of this appropriation, $305,000 the first year and $305,000 the second year from the general fund shall be provided to the department's sickle cell program to address rising pediatric caseloads in the current program. Any remaining funds shall be used to develop transition services for youth who will require adult services to ensure appropriate medical services are available and provided for youth who age out of the current program.
D. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the State Health Commissioner continue providing services through child development clinics and access to children's dental services.
E. The Virginia Department of Health shall report on state policies and programs that would improve birth outcomes in the Commonwealth and make recommendations to the General Assembly. The department shall evaluate and report on the most effective models for improving birth outcomes, reducing teen pregnancy, reducing unintended pregnancies, and improving the spacing between births. The report shall be submitted to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees by November 15, 2016.
F. Out of this appropriation, $1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant shall be provided to the Department of Health for the operation of the Resource Mothers program.
G. Out of this appropriation, $124,470 from the general fund and $82,980 from nongeneral funds the second year is provided for the Virginia Department of Health to establish and administer a Perinatal Quality Collaborative. The Perinatal Quality Collaborative shall work to improve pregnancy outcomes for women and newborns by advancing evidence-based clinical practices and processes through continuous quality improvement with an initial focus on pregnant women with substance use disorder and infants impacted by neonatal abstinence syndrome.
H. Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, the Director, Department of Planning and Budget, is authorized to move the associated appropriation and authorized positions supporting the federal Summer Food Service Program and the federal At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program from the Virginia Department of Health to the Department of Education. Such transfer shall be in accordance with a memorandum-of-understanding agreed to by the Virginia Department of Health and the Department of Education setting forth the federal positions and dollars to be transferred associated with the Summer Food Service and At-Risk Afterschool Meals Programs. Such transfer shall be coordinated with the United States Department of Agriculture to ensure a seamless transition.