SB 6289-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Provides that a kindergarten through grade twelve public or private school administrator, teacher, or school employee, unless they are a qualified medical professional, may not recommend to a parent or legal guardian of a student that the student seek a prescription for a medication that is prescribed with the intent of affecting or altering the thought processes, mood, or behavior of the student.

Declares that nothing in this act: (1) Prohibits a kindergarten through grade twelve public or private school administrator, teacher, counselor, or nurse from communicating with a parent or legal guardian of a student concerning the behavior of the student at school; or

(2) Relieves a school district of the duty to identify, locate, and evaluate students with disabilities.