Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 5/10-20.36 – Psychotropic or psychostimulant medication; disciplinary action
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a) In this Section:
“Psychostimulant medication” means medication that produces increased levels of mental and physical energy and alertness and an elevated mood by stimulating the central nervous system.
“Psychotropic medication” means psychotropic medication as defined in § 1-121.1 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.
(b) Each school board must adopt and implement a policy that prohibits any disciplinary action that is based totally or in part on the refusal of a student’s parent or guardian to administer or consent to the administration of psychotropic or psychostimulant medication to the student.
The policy must require that, at least once every 2 years, the in-service training of certified school personnel and administrators include training on current best practices regarding the identification and treatment of attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the application of non-aversive behavioral interventions in the school environment, and the use of psychotropic or psychostimulant medication for school-age children.
(c) This Section does not prohibit school medical staff, an individualized educational program team, or a professional worker (as defined in Section 14-1.10 of this Code) from recommending that a student be evaluated by an appropriate medical practitioner or prohibit school personnel from consulting with the practitioner with the consent of the student’s parents or guardian.
“Psychostimulant medication” means medication that produces increased levels of mental and physical energy and alertness and an elevated mood by stimulating the central nervous system.
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 5/10-20.36
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
“Psychotropic medication” means psychotropic medication as defined in § 1-121.1 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.
(b) Each school board must adopt and implement a policy that prohibits any disciplinary action that is based totally or in part on the refusal of a student’s parent or guardian to administer or consent to the administration of psychotropic or psychostimulant medication to the student.
The policy must require that, at least once every 2 years, the in-service training of certified school personnel and administrators include training on current best practices regarding the identification and treatment of attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the application of non-aversive behavioral interventions in the school environment, and the use of psychotropic or psychostimulant medication for school-age children.
(c) This Section does not prohibit school medical staff, an individualized educational program team, or a professional worker (as defined in Section 14-1.10 of this Code) from recommending that a student be evaluated by an appropriate medical practitioner or prohibit school personnel from consulting with the practitioner with the consent of the student’s parents or guardian.