A resolution to declare December 19, 2024, as PANS and PANDAS Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution designates December 19, 2024, as PANS and PANDAS Awareness Day in Michigan to highlight these conditions that cause sudden anxiety and behavioral changes in children. The bill defines PANS and PANDAS as disorders involving symptoms like tics, severe anxiety, and learning difficulties, noting that they may be treated with antibiotics or other medical interventions. By establishing this specific date, the measure aims to increase public understanding of these health issues and encourage further research into their causes and treatments.