§ 22-12A-6 — Use of Funds Generally

Alabama § 22-12A-6

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 22: Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control
• Ch. 12A: Perinatal Health Care

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Available funds will be expended in each geographic area based on provisions within the plan developed in accordance with Section 22-12A-3. Funds when available will be used to support medical care and transportation for women and infants at high risk for infant mortality or major handicapping conditions who are unable to pay for appropriate care. Funds will only be used to provide prenatal care, transportation, hospital care for high risk mothers and infants, outpatient care in the first year of life and educational services to improve such care, including optional educational programs, for pupils in schools at appropriate ages but subject to review and approval by the local school boards involved on an annual basis.

Legislative History

(Acts 1980, No. 80-761, p. 1586, §6; Acts 1981, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 81-1140, p. 417, §1.)