Connecticut Aims to Pass Second Landmark Law
Regarding Parent Protections & Psychiatric Products and Services
Proposed Bill 6202, LCO No 919
AN ACT CONCERNING PSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS FOR PARENTS
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Background
In 2001 the State of Connecticut passed the first law in the Country that prohibited school personnel from recommending psychiatric drugs to parents for their children, Public Act 01-124. Connecticut legislation stood as a model where other States quickly followed with similar legislation. This law fueled a national movement that resulted in the Federal law “The Child Medication Safety Act”, which received overwhelming support from both political parties.
Contact: Sheila Matthews (203) 966-8419
www.ablechild.org