H*4931 Concurrent Resolution, By R.S. Corning, Harrison, Quinn and 
J.S. Shissias
 A Concurrent Resolution to designate the week beginning April 17, 1994, as
 Babynet Recognition Week and April 20, 1994, as Babynet Awareness Day.

   03/17/94  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-5
   03/22/94  Senate Introduced SJ-8
   03/22/94  Senate Referred to Committee on Invitations SJ-8
   03/30/94  Senate Polled out of committee Invitations SJ-24
   03/30/94  Senate  Favorable SJ-24
   03/31/94  Senate Adopted, returned to House with concurrence SJ-355

March 30, 1994

H. 4931

S. Printed 3/30/94--S.

Read the first time March 22, 1994.

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 4931), to designate the week beginning April 17, 1994, as BabyNet Recognition Week, etc., respectfully

Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out of Committee without report.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK BEGINNING APRIL 17, 1994, AS BABYNET RECOGNITION WEEK AND APRIL 20, 1994, AS BABYNET AWARENESS DAY.

Whereas, BabyNet, as mandated by federal law, is recognized as South Carolina's interagency collaborative for coordinating services for children birth through three who are at risk of a permanent handicap condition; and

Whereas, BabyNet identifies the needs of children who have a developmental delay or a physical impairment. This early identification allows preventative measures to be taken through early intervention services to bring them to their maximum potential as useful and productive citizens who can live independently in our society; and

Whereas, BabyNet is family centered and individually designed to promote cooperation between parents and professionals. It addresses the needs of South Carolina's disproportionate number of low birthweight babies and babies born to teenaged mothers whose children are at increased risk of a permanent disability; and

Whereas, BabyNet can prevent the future need of extensive care for the identified child and may save tax dollars which would be used in institutional care or disability support in the child's adult life; and

Whereas, the desirable results of early intervention as provided by BabyNet clearly has been demonstrated by the gain made by the children who have been served, and whose parents, teachers, and physicians can testify to the effectiveness of these services as a cost-effective use of money. The lasting results of developmental delay is minimized with early identification and appropriate intervention; and

Whereas, the full funding of services will complete South Carolina's commitment to the program for early intervention, BabyNet, which will be matched with additional federal funds in the amount of 1.7 million dollars; and

Whereas, April 20, 1994, parents of children with special needs will sponsor a meeting to meet with their legislators. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly designate the week beginning April 17, 1994, as BabyNet Recognition Week and April 20, 1994, as BabyNet Awareness Day.