The BOE will permit the dispensation of medication in school only when the pupil's health and continuing attendance in school so require and when the medication is administered in accordance with this policy.
ANY prescribed or “over - the- counter” (OTC) medications cannot be administered without a DOCTOR’S ORDER AND A PARENT’S OR GUARDIAN’S WRITTEN CONSENT as it is prohibited by New Jersey State Law.
All prescribed and OTC medication must be delivered to the school nurse by a parent or guardian. Any medication brought in by a student will not be administered.
Any medication considered a "controlled substance" must be verified with the school nurse. The number of piils will have to be verified as well.
All prescribed and OTC medications MUST be:
supplied from home;
supplied with supporting documentation (doctor's orders);
labeled with the student’s name & dosage;
in its original container/packaging.
All medications must be held in the Health Office and cannot be carried on the student for the purpose of self-administration. (*See below for exceptions.)
A fax will be accepted from the prescribing physician, and parent or guardian, if your child needs to take medication in school. It is the parent’s responsibility to call the doctor to request a medication order.
Prescriptions can only be written for the present school year - they cannot carry over to the following school year.
All unused medication should be collected by the parent/guardian at the end of the school year or earlier (if expiring during the school year).
*Exceptions: Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (EAIs), Inhalers and Insulin are permitted to by carried by students ONLY with written consent by their doctor & parent/guardian. The student must also demonstrate appropriate knowledge of technique and administration.) This can be designated by your child's physician on the IHP and Action Plan.
For Students with Asthma or Life-Threatening Allergies:
Please designate if your child suffers from any medical conditions on the "Medical Condition Form."
Once it has been determined, additional forms must be signed and completed before your child can enter school annually:
IHP
Action Plan (signed & completed by parent/guardian & physician)
Emergency Epinephrine Administration by a Trained Delegate Form
Medication Self-Administration Form (ONLY for students allowed to self-administer as designated by their physician)
Medication Submission Form
ALL FORMS AND EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETELY COMPLETED AND HANDED IN PRIOR TO THE STUDENT ATTENDING IN-PERSON LEARNING.
Prescriptions can only be written for the present school year - they cannot carry over to the following school year.
All unused medication should be collected by the parent/guardian at the end of the school year or earlier (if expiring during the school year).