SEARCH SITE

VIRGINIA LAW PORTAL

SEARCHABLE DATABASES

ACROSS SESSIONS

Developed and maintained by the Division of Legislative Automated Systems.

2001 SESSION

  • | print version

SJ 327 Study; effects of ADD and ADHD.

Introduced by: Yvonne B. Miller | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE: (all summaries)

Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the effects of attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder on student academic performance and on public education programs and services.The joint subcommittee shall (i) determine the number of students diagnosed as having ADD/ADHD in Virginia's public schools, and whether such children receive treatment; (ii) ascertain whether such students also have dual exceptionalities or chronic and acute health problems, and the demand created by these conditions for certain school services; (iii) determine the academic performance levels of such children; (iv) identify other educational, social, and health factors that may compromise their academic performance and educational outcomes; (v) identify school practices to manage, the methods used to treat, and the medications prescribed for and dispensed to ADD/ADHD students in the school setting for their disorder; (vi) evaluate the special education programs and related services provided such students; (vii) assess the demand for special education programs and related services, including school health services, by ADD/ADHD students; (viii) evaluate the effect of ADD/ADHD on grade retention, absenteeism, school suspension and expulsion, and other disciplinary action taken by public schools; (ix) consider such other related matters; (x) and make appropriate recommendations that address identified problems and allow public schools to serve such children efficiently and effectively. The joint subcommittee must submit its report to the 2002 Session of the General Assembly. This resolution was incorporated into HJR 660.


FULL TEXT

HISTORY