Connecticut Aims to Pass Second Landmark Law

Written by Sheila Matthews on March 4, 2007. Posted in Lawmaking, MedWatch.

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

ep_07_03_00_connecticut — AbleChild.org, Cofounder Sheila Matthews with Bill Sponsor Representative Hetherington at New Canaan Chamber of Commerce Luncheon displays New Parent Protection Bill regarding Informed Consent and the Right to Refuse Psychiatric Testing in Public Schools. To learn more about Proposed Bill 6202, parent rights relating to psychiatric testing and drug use visit www.ablechild.org

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