PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Section 101. Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the Advisory
Council on PANDAS and PANS Act.
CHAPTER 3
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PANDAS AND PANS
Section 301. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Advisory council." The Advisory Council on PANDAS and PANS.
"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
"PANDAS." Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated
with Streptococcal Infections.
"PANS." Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.
"Secretary." The Secretary of Health of the Commonwealth.
Section 302. Establishment of advisory council.
(a) Establishment.--The secretary shall establish the
Advisory Council on PANDAS and PANS for the purpose of advising
the secretary on PANDAS and PANS, including on matters relating
to the research, diagnosis, treatment and education of PANDAS
and PANS.
(b) Members.--Except as provided for members under
paragraphs (14), (15), (16) and (17), the secretary shall
appoint the following members to the advisory council:
(1) A licensed immunologist who practices in this
Commonwealth and has experience treating individuals with
PANDAS, PANS and the use of intravenous immunoglobulin.
(2) A licensed health care practitioner who practices in
this Commonwealth and has expertise in treating individuals
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