MS HB1537

Requires health care providers to obtain a written opinion from a physician, psychologist, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, licensed certified social worker, or licensed professional counselor stating the child needs or would benefit from ADD/ADHD medication before prescribing to children under age 18.

Mandates health care providers provide information and counseling to parents or guardians about actual and potential side effects of ADD/ADHD medications before prescribing.

Prohibits public school employees and public school nurses from administering ADD/ADHD medications to students at school.

Amends Mississippi Code Section 37-14-3 to subject school nurses' medication administration duties to the prohibition on ADD/ADHD medications.

Amends Mississippi Code Section 41-79-5 to make public school nurses subject to the ADD/ADHD medication administration prohibitions.

Effective date: July 1, 2019.