SB 6289 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Directs each board of directors of a public school district and each governing board of a private school or, if none, the chief administrator of the private school to adopt and implement a policy that prohibits any school personnel from recommending the use of psychotropic drugs for any child.

Authorizes school personnel to send a letter to a parent or legal guardian recommending that an appropriate medical or behavioral health evaluation be conducted by a licensed physician if school personnel perceive that a child may have a behavioral or psychological problem.