Section 5.231 | Krabbe Disease Awareness Week.
Effective:
October 15, 2015
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 62 - 131st General Assembly
The second week of September is designated as "Krabbe Disease Awareness Week" to raise awareness of Krabbe disease, also known as globoid cell leukodystrophy, which is a life-threatening, inherited disorder that destroys the protective coating of nerve cells in the brain and nervous system, typically resulting in complications that include seizures, muscle spasms, muscle deterioration, blindness, deafness, and respiratory failure.
Available Versions of this Section
- October 15, 2015 – House Bill 62 - 131st General Assembly [ View October 15, 2015 Version ]