Update: This bill was determined OTP with Amendment by the House in 2009 and was determined Inexpedient to Legislate by the Senate and killed on January 13, 2010.
This week on January 5th a vote is scheduled by the Senate Education Committee on HB 509, a bill requiring parental consent for psychological evaluations given in school.
This will take place at 9:00 AM in Room 103, Legislative Office Building (LOB).
You can testify that day or, write to the Senate Education Committee to ask them to recommend they OTP (Ought to Pass) this bill!
HB 509 would require school mental health personnel to obtain written consent of a parent or legal guardian prior to conducting any psychological evaluation or examination on a child.
History:
This bill was previously heard by the House Education Committee and was voted OTP with Amendment.