Requiring the department of health and environment to submit an annual report to the legislature concerning the newborn screening program.

SB 251 requires Kansas' Department of Health and Environment to submit an annual report to legislative committees by April 1 starting in 2026, focusing on the state's newborn screening program. The report must detail current screened disorders, new disorders under consideration (including funding needs), disorders excluded from screening, disorders not requiring reevaluation, and any delays in program updates. This affects newborns and families by ensuring transparency about screening coverage and program management, with input from advisory groups and advocacy organizations. The bill mandates these specific report contents to inform legislative oversight of the screening program's scope and implementation.