Legal Question in Education Law in Michigan

School suggesting that I medicate my child

Can school members, (the principal, school psychologist, counselor, etc.), suggest to me that I put my son on medication for ADHD? The school psychologist told my ex-husband and I, in a meeting yesterday, that my son was at the top percentile of ADHD. There were 6 people from the school at a private staff meeting with us that all suggested that we medicate my son. Is this legal? I also had the feeling that the ''services'' that they now offer would be reduced if I do not comply. I am not planning on having my son medicated, and my ex-husband is actually quite adamant about not putting his son on any medication. I feel as though my son is being discriminated against because I won't comply. Do I have any options? I don't want to take my son out of this district, however, I am also angered by what went on in that meeting.


Asked on 1/10/08, 9:41 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Vijay Chandavale Advocate Vijay Chandavale & Associates

Re: School suggesting that I medicate my child

The matter needs more instructions you have to examine under which provisions such examination is made compulsory . if there is no provision of law empowering them to compel the examination or mandatory .

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Answered on 1/13/08, 9:24 am
Vijay Chandavale Advocate Vijay Chandavale & Associates

Re: School suggesting that I medicate my child

The matter needs more instructions you have to examine under which provisions such examination is made compulsory . if there is no provision of law empowering them to compel the examination or mandatory .

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Answered on 1/13/08, 9:25 am


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