House Sponsors: FLOWERS. Short description: CHILDREN-PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICINE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall report to the General Assembly specified information regarding medication given to children in out-of-home care who remained in out-of-home care longer than 90 days for at least one placement episode and received "fee for service" medical assistance during fiscal year 2000. Provides that the Department shall report its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly not later than December 15, 2001. Amends the Department of Public Health Act. Provides that the Director of Public Health shall appoint an Advisory Council on Psychotropic Drug Therapy for Children and Adolescents. Sets forth the powers of the Council. Provides that the Council shall submit a written report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2002. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall keep informed as to current developments regarding the use of psychotropic medication in the treatment of children and adolescents. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 505/35.7 new 20 ILCS 2305/8.6 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Depart- ment of Public Health Act. Provides that the Director of Public Health shall appoint an Advisory Council on Psychotropic Drug Therapy for Children and Adolescents. Sets forth the membership and powers of the Council. Provides that the Council shall submit a written report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2002. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE, H-AM 1 (Department of Public Health) This bill would minimally impact the Department. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status