§ 13–1704

Establish a statewide asthma coalition composed of individuals and organizations with an interest in asthma;

Develop and finalize a comprehensive statewide asthma plan;

After finalization of the development of the statewide asthma plan, implement a statewide asthma intervention program;

Develop and organize collaborative relationships with asthma control and stakeholders within other State and local agencies and in the private sector;

Develop and implement an asthma surveillance system;

Upon completion of the asthma surveillance system in paragraph (5) of this subsection, identify mechanisms for the utilization of surveillance data in identifying interventions to control asthma;

Identify and promote educational programs for providers, parents, guardians, caregivers, and asthma patients that include information on identifying symptoms of asthma, effective treatment for asthma, and methods of preventing asthma; and

Identify sources of grant funding for the Asthma Control Program.

Provide funding for local asthma intervention initiatives; and

Provide training for school personnel, or other appropriate personnel, on asthma education in conjunction with the Department of Education and local health departments.