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2017 Senate Bill 5448: Concerning no required psychotropic medication use for students
Introduced by Sen. Ann Rivers (Vancouver) (R) on January 25, 2017
Referred to the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee on January 25, 2017
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 7, 2017
Prohibits school staff from denying a student access to programs or services because the parent or guardian refuses to place a student on psychotropic medication. Prevents school staff from having a student undergo psychological screening unless the parent or guardian gives prior written consent. Prohibits a child being taken into custody solely on the grounds that the parent or guardian refuses to consent to the administration of psychotropic medication.