2001 Senate Bill 628

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 19, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

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.

Referred to the Committee on Education