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SB 0188 -	Health; adopt a policy prohibiting school personnel from taking actions; psychotropic medication; require each local board of education

Tracking Level:

Watch

Sponsor:

Donzella James (D)

Last Action:

1/8/2018 - Senate Recommitted

Senate Committee:

Education and Youth

Assigned To:

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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY: LC 41 1015

Would require local boards of education to adopt a policy that would prohibit school personnel from denying a student access to programs or services because the parent or guardian has refused to place a student on psychotropic medication. Would also prevent school personnel from compelling a parent to place a student on psychotropic medication.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2017

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