Following is a copy of the resolution voted on by the Colorado State Board of Education.
Introduced by Board Member Patti Johnson, it passed by a six to one vote on November 11, 1999.
Patti may be reached at 303-465-0244.

WHEREAS, the Colorado State Board of Education is constitutionally charged with the general supervision of K-12 public education; and,

WHEREAS, the Colorado State Board of Education dedicates itself to increasing academic achievement levels for all students; and,

WHEREAS, the responsibility of school personnel is to ensure student achievement; and,

WHEREAS, only medical personnel can recommend the use of prescription medications; and,

WHEREAS, the Colorado State Board of Education recognizes that there is much concern regarding the issue of appropriate and thorough diagnosis and medication and their impact on student achievement and,

WHEREAS, there are documented incidences of highly negative consequences in which psychiatric prescription drugs have been utilized for what are essentially problems of discipline which may be related to lack of academic success;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Colorado State Board of Education encourage school personnel to use proven academic and/or classroom management solutions to resolve behavior, attention, and learning difficulties; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Colorado State Board of Education encourage greater communication and education among parents, educators, and medical professionals about the effects of psychotropic drugs on student achievement and our ability to provide a safe and civil learning environment.

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