Required Written Consents

Section 401 Section 401.410  Required Written Consents a)         The agency shall secure specific, dated, time-limited, written consents from the child's parent, guardian, or other legal custodian before approving certain actions which may include but are not limited to: 1)         health care and treatment, including medical, surgical, psychiatric, and dental care and treatment, except under emergency circumstances when such consents are not required by the Consent by Minors to Medical Procedures Act [410 ILCS 210]; 2)         administration of psychotropic medications; 3)         religious instruction and/or church attendance in a different faith; 4)         work programs, enlistment in the armed services, and car ownership; 5)         visits, trips, or excursions which last more than 72 hours or which involve out-of-state travel; 6)         use of photographs for publicity or other purposes; 7)         consent to marriage for children under age 18; 8)         participation in research projects, especially those which involve wards of the State of Illinois; and 9)         consent to attend school in another district. b)         Any written or verbal consent or authorization which conflicts with the requirements of this Part is invalid.