HB 1545 -- DESIGNATION OF PKS DAY (Kirkton)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Committee on Health Care Policy

This bill designates December 4 of each year as "PKS Day."
Pallister-Killian Mosaic Syndrome, commonly known as Pallister-
Killian Syndrome or PKS, is a disorder usually caused by the
presence of an abnormal extra chromosome and is characterized by
vision and hearing impairments, seizure disorders, and early
childhood, intellectual disability, distinctive facial features,
sparse hair, areas of unusual skin coloring, weak muscle tone,
and other birth defects.  The bill recommends that the day be
appropriately observed by participating in awareness and
educational activities on the symptoms and impact of the syndrome
and to support research, education, and community service
programs.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2013, FY 2014, and
FY 2015.

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Last Updated March 28, 2012 at 8:26 am