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42 U.S. Code § 254c-5

Epilepsy; seizure disorder

42 U.S. Code § 254c-5. Epilepsy; seizure disorder

(a) National public health campaign
(1) In general
The Secretary shall develop and implement public health surveillance, education, research, and intervention strategies to improve the lives of persons with epilepsy, with a particular emphasis on children. Such projects may be carried out by the Secretary directly and through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities. The Secretary may directly or through such awards provide technical assistance with respect to the planning, development, and operation of such projects.
(2) Certain activitiesActivities under paragraph (1) shall include—
(A)
expanding current surveillance activities through existing monitoring systems and improving registries that maintain data on individuals with epilepsy, including children;
(B)
enhancing research activities on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of epilepsy;
(C)
implementing public and professional information and education programs regarding epilepsy, including initiatives which promote effective management of the disease through children’s programs which are targeted to parents, schools, daycare providers, patients;
(D)
undertaking educational efforts with the media, providers of health care, schools and others regarding stigmas and secondary disabilities related to epilepsy and seizures, and its effects on youth;
(E)
utilizing and expanding partnerships with organizations with experience addressing the health and related needs of people with disabilities; and
(F)
other activities the Secretary deems appropriate.
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