SB 5448 - DIGEST
(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/08/17)

Requires each school district board of directors to adopt a policy that prohibits school staff from denying a student access to programs or services because the parent or guardian of the student has refused to place the student on psychotropic medication.

Prohibits school staff from requiring a student to undergo psychological screening unless the parent or guardian gives prior written consent.

Prohibits a child from being taken into custody solely on the grounds that the child's parent or guardian refuses to consent to the administration of a psychotropic medication to the child.