Medication Policy

A doctor’s note is required for any student who needs to attend school with an assistive device,
such as a cast, boot, crutches, or a scooter.
Additionally, a doctor's note is required for elevator access and to be excused from Physical Education (PE) class.

To ensure the safety and well-being of all students, the following guidelines must be followed regarding the administration of medication during school hours:

1. Medication Requirements

   • Form A: Authorization for Medication To Be Taken During School Hours - If your child requires medication regularly during school hours, you must have your physician fill out the entire form.  You must sign the parent portion and return it with the appropriate medication in a labeled container on the first day of school.  If your child needs to have more than one medication available then one Form A must be completed for each individual medication.

   • All medications, whether prescription or over-the-counter, must be provided in their original, labeled container from the pharmacy.

   • A doctor’s note is required for all medications. This note must specify the name of the medication, its purpose, dosage, and administration schedule.

   • No medication, including common over-the-counter items such as aspirin, Tylenol, cough medicine, or topical ointments, may be administered without a physician’s written directive.

   • For students with Diabetes or other chronic medical conditions that may or may not require some form of medication in school, please contact your child's school nurse prior to September so that they may properly ensure that your child’s health needs are met beginning with the first day of school.
     
     

2. Medication Transport

   • Medications must be delivered to and from school by a parent or guardian.

   • Students are not permitted to carry medication in lunch boxes, backpacks, or on their person.

   • Only the school nurse or a parent/guardian may administer medication during the school day.
     
     

3. Inhalers and Epi Pens

Students who require the use of an inhaler or epi pen for potentially life-threatening conditions may carry and self-administer their medication only under the following conditions:

3. • Form B: Medication Contract - Front and back must also be completed in order to carry medication.

   • Form C: Asthma Action Plan - Please be sure that the physician checks off the box in the lower left hand corner for the student to be allowed to carry and self-administer their medication.

   • Form D: Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan - Complete both front and back if you want your child to be allowed to self-medicate and carry his/her medication.

4. The school nurse is able to administer limited over the counter medications based on the school physician’s standing orders. Please read, complete and return Form E on the first day of school to assist the nurse with this policy.

• Form E: Standing Orders - For students who may require a medication on an emergency basis