The Tuscola Schools shall follow the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health and the State Board of Education. These guidelines are as follows:
Only those medications which are necessary to maintain the child in school shall be administered. If possible, medication shall be given at home before and after school.
All medications given in school shall be prescribed by a licensed prescriber on an individual basis, this includes non-prescription drugs.
A written order must be presented to the school from the child’s licensed prescriber along with the parent/guardian’s written request to administer the drugs during school.
Permission to Administer Medication Form must be renewed each school year.
Copy of prescription for medication by a licensed provider presented to the school, must be renewed every school year
Parent/guardian's written request to administer medication during school, must be renewed every school year
Copy of OTC form signed by licensed provider and presented to the school, must renew every school year
Copy of Asthma Management Plan completed by guardian
Asthma Action Plan signed by provider
Illinois Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan and Treatment Authorization
Forms needed for medication administration and health management plans can be found on the Tuscola School District website. Click on Tuscola School District logo to the right to download health forms.