(20 ILCS 2310/2310-676)

Sec. 2310-676. Advisory council on pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome.

(a) There is established an advisory council on pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome to advise the Director of Public Health on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education relating to the disorder and syndrome.

(b) The advisory council shall consist of the following members, who shall be appointed by the Director of Public Health within 60 days after August 7, 2015 (the effective date of Public Act 99-320):

(1) An immunologist licensed and practicing in this State who has experience treating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome and the use of intravenous immunoglobulin.

(2) A health care provider licensed and practicing in this State who has expertise in treating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome and autism.

(3) A representative of PANDAS/PANS Advocacy & Support.

(4) An osteopathic physician licensed and practicing in this State who has experience treating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome.

(5) A medical researcher with experience conducting research concerning pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections, pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, tic disorder, and other neurological disorders.

(6) A certified dietitian-nutritionist practicing in this State who provides services to children with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other neuro-developmental conditions.

(7) A representative of a professional organization in this State for school psychologists.

(8) A child psychiatrist who has experience treating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome.

(9) A representative of a professional organization in this State for school nurses.

(10) A pediatrician who has experience treating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome.

(11) A representative of an organization focused on autism.

(12) A parent with a child who has been diagnosed with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections or pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome and autism.

(13) A social worker licensed and practicing in this State.

(14) A representative of the Special Education Services division of the State Board of Education.

(15) One member of the General Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(16) One member of the General Assembly appointed by the President of the Senate.

(17) One member of the General Assembly appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

(18) One member of the General Assembly appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.

(c) The Director of Public Health, or his or her designee, shall be an ex officio, nonvoting member and shall attend all meetings of the advisory council. Any member of the advisory council appointed under this Section may be a member of the General Assembly. Members shall receive no compensation for their services.

(d) The Director of Public Health shall schedule the first meeting of the advisory council, which shall be held not later than 90 days after August 7, 2015 (the effective date of Public Act 99-320). A majority of the council members shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of a quorum shall be required for any official action of the advisory council. The advisory council shall meet upon the call of the chairperson or upon the request of a majority of council members.

(e) Not later than January 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, the advisory council shall issue a report to the General Assembly with recommendations concerning:

(1) practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder and syndrome;

(2) mechanisms to increase clinical awareness and education regarding the disorder and syndrome among physicians, including pediatricians, school-based health centers, and providers of mental health services;

(3) outreach to educators and parents to increase awareness of the disorder and syndrome; and

(4) development of a network of volunteer experts on the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder and syndrome to assist in education and outreach.

(Source: P.A. 99-320, eff. 8-7-15; 100-863, eff. 8-14-18.)