2003 House Bill 4025

Introduced in the House

Jan. 28, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Susan Tabor (R-71)

To require the Department of Education to develop a model policy setting set clear guidelines for school personnel regarding psychotropic medication for pupils (such as Ritalin). Schools would be required to adopt a policy based on this, and teachers or other school employees or officials would be prohibited from recommending the use of psychotropic drugs for any child. 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..

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 26, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 8, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Education