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The statutes listed on this page cover all Kansas babies as well as how Newborn Screening is required to operate. Click the statute to read the full legislative text.
65-180. Educational, screening, testing and follow-up program concerning phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, maple syrup urine disease and certain other genetic diseases; registry of cases; food and treatment products; reimbursement of cost; eligibility; newborn screening programs; Kansas newborn screening fund; transfers from medical assistance fee fund; limitations. (L. 1965, ch. 388, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 352, § 49; L. 1977, ch. 213, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 223, § 1; L. 1985, ch. 205, § 1; L. 1994, ch. 262, § 4; L. 1997, ch. 117, § 1; L. 2006, ch. 158, § 1; L. 2007, ch. 177, § 23; L. 2012, ch. 91, § 39; L. 2012, ch. 114, § 1; L. 2017, ch. 94, § 6; L. 2020, ch. 5, § 160; L. 2021, ch. 98, § 174; L. 2022, ch. 81, § 178; April 29.)
65-181. Same; tests in accordance with rules and regulations of secretary. (L. 1965, ch. 388, § 2; L. 1974, ch. 352, § 50; L. 1977, ch. 213, § 2; L. 1984, ch. 223, § 2; L. 1994, ch. 262, § 5; July 1.)
28-4-501. Definitions. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-101 and 65-180, as amended by 2006 SB 579, Sec. 1; implementing K.S.A. 65-180, as amended by 2006 SB 579, Sec. 1, and 65-181; effective, T-87-48, Dec. 19, 1986; effective May 1, 1987; amended April 14, 2000; amended, T-28-7-5-06, July 5, 2006; amended Oct. 20, 2006.)
28-4-502. Responsibility to obtain specimen. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-101; implementing K.S.A. 65-181; effective, T-87-48, Dec. 19, 1986; effective May 1, 1987.)
28-4-503. Timing of specimen collections. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-101 and K.S.A. 65-180; implementing K.S.A. 65-180 and K.S.A. 65-181; effective, T-87-48, Dec. 19, 1986; effective May 1, 1987; amended April 14, 2000; amended Dec. 3, 2010; amended Dec. 7, 2018.)
28-4-504. Methods of specimen collection. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-101; implementing K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 65-181; effective, T-87-48, Dec. 19, 1986; effective May 1, 1987; amended April 14, 2000.)
28-4-505. Unsatisfactory specimens. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-101 and K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-180; implementing K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-180 and K.S.A. 65-181; effective, T-87-48, Dec. 19, 1986; effective May 1, 1987; amended April 14, 2000; amended Dec. 3, 2010.)
28-4-509. Registry. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-101; implementing K.S.A. 65-180; effective, T-87-48, Dec. 19, 1986; effective May 1, 1987.)
28-4-510. Diagnosis and monitoring. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-101; implementing K.S.A. 65-180, as amended by 2006 SB 579, Sec. 1; effective, T-87-48, Dec. 19, 1986; effective May 1, 1987; amended, T-28-7-5-06, July 5, 2006; amended Oct. 20, 2006.)
28-4-511.Test refusal. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-101; implementing K.S.A. 65-182; effective, T-87-48, Dec. 19, 1986; effective May 1, 1987.)
28-4-512. Parental education. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-101; implementing K.S.A. 65-182; effective, T-87-48, Dec. 19, 1986; effective May 1, 1987.)
28-4-513. Professional education. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-101; implementing K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 65-180; effective, T-87-48, Dec. 19, 1986; effective May 1, 1987; amended April 14, 2000.)
28-4-514. MSUD and PKU; financial assistance availability for certain related expenses. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-101 and K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-180; implementing K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-180; effective, T-28-7-5-06, July 5, 2006; effective Oct. 20, 2006; amended Dec. 3, 2010.)