1. (a) The state department shall develop a strategic plan to identify and significantly reduce morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer.

2. (b) In developing the strategic plan under subsection (a), the state department shall collaborate with the following:

   1. (1) The office of the secretary of family and social services.
   2. (2) The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center.
   3. (3) The University of Notre Dame Harper Research Institute.
   4. (4) The Purdue University Center for Cancer Research.

3. (c) The state department may establish workgroups to assist in the development of the strategic plan. The members of a workgroup may include the following:

   1. (1) Health care providers specializing in cervical cancer prevention, screening, treatment, or research.
   2. (2) Physicians specializing in primary care, pediatrics, or obstetrics and gynecology.
   3. (3) Health care providers who provide direct patient care.
   4. (4) Cancer epidemiologists.
   5. (5) Representatives of a postsecondary educational institution that offers a baccalaureate or higher degree course of study that enables students to teach in Indiana upon graduation.
   6. (6) Any medical, nursing, and dental school located in Indiana.
   7. (7) Middle school, high school, or college level health instructors.
   8. (8) Cervical cancer survivors.
   9. (9) Representatives from geographic areas or other population groups at higher risk for cervical cancer.
   10. (10) Public health advocates who work with cervical cancer.
   11. (11) Representatives of community based and faith based organizations involved in providing education, awareness, or support relating to cervical cancer.
   12. (12) Any other persons the state department determines are necessary.

As added by P.L.23-2017, SEC.1.