In this section, “Steering Committee” means the Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease. There is a Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease. The Steering Committee shall include representatives from: Local and national groups that advocate for individuals with sickle cell disease; Interest and support groups for individuals with sickle cell disease; Community and consumer groups; Academic and private clinical settings with knowledge and experience caring for adults with sickle cell disease; Area hospitals caring for individuals with sickle cell disease; and Pediatric clinics that care for children with sickle cell disease. The Steering Committee shall: Establish institution and community partnerships; Establish a statewide network of stakeholders who care for individuals with sickle cell disease; Educate individuals with sickle cell disease, the public, and health care providers about the State options for care of sickle cell disease; and Identify funding sources for implementing or supporting the actions, studies, policies, regulations, or laws recommended by the Steering Committee, including funding from: State, federal, and local government sources; and Private sources.