Political Quotes

“No parent should feel forced to put their child on a psychotropic drug like Ritalin or Adderall. But that is just what is happening every day in schools across America. Currently, teachers can coerce parents by demanding that their child be medicated to attend their class. This is wrong. Parents should not feel pressured to make a choice for their child because a teacher or school administrator--individuals who do not have a medical background to make these suggestions--tells them their child must be medicated. That is why House Resolution 1170, the Child Medication Safety Act of 2003, is such an important piece of legislation. It gives parents the ultimate power in deciding whether or not their child should be on medication. This bill requires states that receive Federal education funds to establish policies and procedures that prohibit school officials and teachers from requiring a child to be on a psychotropic drug to attend school. Of course, parents often seek the advice and input of their child's teacher. But this bill calls for open communication between parents and teachers.”