Bill Title: Creates the Administration of Psychotropic Medications to Children Act. Requires prior approval from an authorized agent before the administration of psychotropic medications to children for whom the Department of Children and Family Services has legal responsibility. Requires authorized agents to receive training on the list of psychotropic medications approved by the Pharmacological Review Committee, a committee created under the Act for the purpose of developing and publishing a manual that lists all Committee approved psychotropic medications, including the purpose of these medications, the acceptable range of dosages, contraindications, and time limits, if any. Contains provisions on medication approval standards; rules governing the administration of psychotropic medications to children housed in residential facilities or facilities run by the Illinois Department of Corrections; on-site inspections of residential facilities; required forms; training requirements; penalties for violators of the Act; and other matters. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-08-04 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0245 [HB0286 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Chaptered	2011-08-08	HTML/Text	Link	View
Amended	2011-03-16	HTML/Text	Link	View
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Amendments

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