BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1788: Psychotropic med./students

Concerning no required psychotropic medication use for students.

Summary

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.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1788), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to no required psychotropic medication use for students;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 30, 2017First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 1788 (2019–20) WA state bar association · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1788 (2015–16) Invasion of privacy · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1788 (2013–14) Firearms/school employees · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1788 (2011–12) Registered interior design · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1788 (2009–10) Vulnerable adults · Did not pass · died in committee