§ 31-27-9-3 — Psychotropic medication

Indiana § 31-27-9-3

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 27: CHILD SERVICES: REGULATION OF
• Ch. 9: Health Records and Medications

Text

(a) A licensee shall provide psychotropic
medications to a child only as prescribed by a licensed professional in
Indiana:
(1) whose scope of work includes prescribing psychotropic
medications; and
(2) who has the responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment, and
therapeutic planning for the child.
(b) This subsection does not apply to an emergency shelter or an
emergency shelter group home. A licensee shall obtain from the
prescribing licensed professional a written report at least every
thirty-five (35) days for each child receiving psychotropic medication.
The written report must state the reasons medication is being
continued, discontinued, or changed, as well as any recommended
changes in the treatment goals and planning. The report must be based
on the licensed professional's review of reports by staff as well as the
professional's actual observation of the child at least every ninety-three
(93) days.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.109-2024, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.81-2025, SEC.9.