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Boards and Commissions
Ohio Legislative Service Commission
Newborn Screening Advisory Council
Status Type of Board Full-time Expiration Date
Current Permanent No
Subject to Sunset Review Partisan Affiliation Restriction Senate Confirmation Required
No No No
Authority Total Membership
R.C. 3701.501(B) 14
Dates of Appointment Term Length
Not specified Not specified
Ending Date Of Term Report Requirements
Not specified Periodic recommendations to the Director of Health regarding the Director's rules that specify the disorders for which each newborn must be screened
Appointment Authority Membership Composition
Other Members with other stated qualifications, Public members
Compensation Staff Assistance
Expenses Only Executive agency staff, Department of Health
Chairperson Additional Information
Not specified
Qualifications
Director of Health must appoint individuals and representatives of entities with interest and expertise in newborn screening, including health care professionals, hospitals, children's hospitals, regional genetic centers, regional sickle cell centers, newborn screening coordinators, and public members.