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Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee (NSARC)

New Jersey law requires that every baby born in New Jersey be screened for disorders that can cause serious health problems. Therefore, the Commissioner of Health has established a Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee (NSARC) to annually review the disorders included in the Newborn Screening program.

Purpose of the Committee

To assist the DOH in reviewing newborn screening policies and procedures and advise the Commissioner of Health on matters affecting newborn bloodspot screening (NBS) processes in New Jersey. 

The Committee meets twice a year in May and November. Please click on the highlighted link below for further meeting information.

  • November 2023
  • May 2024
  • November 2024
  • May 2025

All meetings are open to the public pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act at N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. The Public Comment section of each meeting provides the opportunity to share concerns, achievements, and make recommendations to address what is and is not working in the system.