Health: other; advisory council for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5143.

This bill creates a new advisory council within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to address pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome. The council will consist of 15 appointed members representing various medical specialties, advocacy groups, educational organizations, and parents, who will meet to develop practice guidelines and improve awareness among healthcare providers and educators. Members will serve four-year terms without pay but can be reimbursed for expenses, and the group is required to submit annual reports to the legislature containing recommendations on diagnosis, treatment, and outreach efforts. The council will continue operating until it submits its fourth report, at which point it will be officially dissolved.