2001 House Bill 5141

Introduced in the House

Oct. 4, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Jerry Vander Roest (R-63)

To prohibit any school employee or official from recommending the use of psychotropic drugs for any child (such as Ritalin). However school medical staff may recommend that a child be evaluated by an appropriate health care provider, who may consult with the school if the child's parent or guardian consents. See also House Bills 5083 to 5087, and Senate Bill 628.

Referred to the Committee on Education