MO HB1987

Requires schools to obtain express written parental consent at least 45 days before conducting any mental health or psychological screening of students, prohibiting passive consent methods.

Mandates that consent forms include comprehensive information about screening purposes, methods, limitations of mental health diagnoses, potential medication side effects including FDA warnings, and rights to rescind consent.

Establishes that the Department of Social Services must promulgate rules by January 1, 2013, governing psychotropic medication administration to children in its legal custody across facilities including state corrections, residential homes, and psychiatric hospitals.

Prohibits administering psychotropic medications as punishment, for staff convenience, or as a substitute for adequate mental health care, and requires service plans to document medication names, dosages, benefits, and negative side effects.

Creates oversight mechanisms including physician and facility violation reporting to the Department of Health and Senior Services, written warning procedures, and annual legislative reporting on medication rule violations and enforcement actions.