Students should not take medication during school hours or during school-related activities unless it is
necessary for a student’s health and well-being. When a student’s licensed health care provider and
parent/guardian believe that it is necessary for the student to take a medication during school hours or
school-related activities, the parent/guardian must request that the school dispense the medication to
the child and otherwise follow the District’s procedures on dispensing medication.
No School District employee shall administer to any student, or supervise a student’s self-
administration of, any prescription or non-prescription medication until a completed and signed School
Medication Authorization Form (SMA Form) is submitted by the student’s parent/guardian.
No student shall possess or consume any prescription or non-prescription medication on school grounds
or at a school-related function other than as provided for in this policy and its implementing procedures.
Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to
students, including administering medication.
The Building Principal shall include this policy in the Student Handbook and shall provide a copy to
the parents/guardians of students.
Self-Administration of Medication
A student may possess and self-administer an epinephrine injector, e.g., EpiPen®, and/or asthma
medication prescribed for use at the student’s discretion, provided the student’s parent/guardian has
completed and signed an SMA Form. The Superintendent or designee will ensure an Emergency Action
Plan is developed for each self-administering student.
A student may self-administer medication required under a qualifying plan, provided the student’s
parent/guardian has completed and signed an SMA Form. A qualifying plan means: (1) an asthma action
plan, (2) an Individual Health Care Action Plan, (3) an allergy emergency action plan, (4) a plan
pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (5) a plan pursuant to the federal
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. A student may also possess the supplies and equipment
necessary to monitor and treat diabetes in accordance with the student's diabetes care plan and/or the
supplies, equipment, and medication necessary to treat epilepsy in accordance with the student's seizure
action plan.
The District shall incur no liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury
arising from a student’s self-administration of medication, including asthma medication or epinephrine
injectors, or medication required under a qualifying plan. A student’s parent/guardian must indemnify
and hold harmless the District and its employees and agents, against any claims, except a claim based
on willful and wanton conduct, arising out of a student’s self-administration of an epinephrine injector,
asthma medication, and/or a medication required under a qualifying plan.
School District Supply of Undesignated Asthma Medication
The Superintendent or designee shall implement 105 ILCS 5/22-30(f) and maintain a supply of
undesignated asthma medication in the name of the District and provide or administer them as necessary
according to State law. Undesignated asthma medication means an asthma medication prescribed in
the name of the District or one of its schools. A school nurse or trained personnel, as defined in State
law, may administer an undesignated asthma medication to a person when they, in good faith, believe
a person is having respiratory distress. Respiratory distress may be characterized as mild-to-moderate
or severe. Each building administrator and/or his or her corresponding school nurse shall maintain the
names of trained personnel who have received a statement of certification pursuant to State law.
School District Supply of Undesignated Epinephrine Injectors
The Superintendent or designee shall implement 105 ILCS 5/22-30(f) and maintain a supply of
undesignated epinephrine injectors in the name of the District and provide or administer them as
necessary according to State law. Undesignated epinephrine injector means an epinephrine injector
prescribed in the name of the District or one of its schools. A school nurse or trained personnel, as
defined in State law, may administer an undesignated epinephrine injector to a person when they, in
good faith, believe a person is having an anaphylactic reaction. Each building administrator and/or his
or her corresponding school nurse shall maintain the names of trained personnel who have received a
statement of certification pursuant to State law.
School District Supply of Undesignated Opioid Antagonists
The Superintendent or designee shall implement 105 ILCS 5/22-30(f) and maintain a supply of
undesignated opioid antagonists and provide or administer them as necessary according to State law.
Opioid antagonist means a drug that binds to opioid receptors and blocks or inhibits the effect of opioids
acting on those receptors, including, but not limited to, naloxone hydrochloride or any other similarly
acting drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Undesignated opioid antagonist is
not defined by the School Code; for purposes of this policy it means an opioid antagonist prescribed in
the name of the District or one of its schools or obtained by the District without a prescription. A school
nurse or trained personnel, as defined in State law, may administer an undesignated opioid antagonist
to a person when they, in good faith, believe a person is having an opioid overdose. Each building
administrator and/or his or her corresponding school nurse shall maintain the names of trained
personnel who have received a statement of certification pursuant to State law. See the website for the
Ill. Dept. of Human Services for information about opioid prevention, abuse, public awareness, and a
toll-free number to provide information and referral services for persons with questions concerning
substance abuse treatment.
School District Supply of Undesignated Oxygen Tanks
In schools where the District maintains special educational facilities, the Superintendent or designee
shall implement 105 ILCS 5/22-30(f) and maintain a supply of undesignated oxygen tanks in the name
of the District and provide or administer them as necessary. The supply shall be maintained in
accordance with manufacturer instructions and local fire department rules.
School District Supply of Undesignated Glucagon
The Superintendent or designee shall implement 105 ILCS 145/27 and maintain a supply of
undesignated glucagon in the name of the District in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
When a student’s prescribed glucagon is not available or has expired, a school nurse or delegated care
aide may administer undesignated glucagon only if he or she is authorized to do so by a student’s
diabetes care plan.
Administration of Medical Cannabis
The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act allows a medical cannabis infused product
to be administered to a student by one or more of the following individuals:
1. A parent/guardian of a student who is a minor who registers with the Ill. Dept. of Public Health
(IDPH) as a designated caregiver to administer medical cannabis to their child. A designated
caregiver may also be another individual other than the student’s parent/guardian. Any
designated caregiver must be at least 21 years old and is allowed to administer a medical
cannabis infused product to a child who is a student on the premises of his or her school or on
his or her school bus if:
a. Both the student and the designated caregiver possess valid registry identification cards
issued by IDPH;
b. Copies of the registry identification cards are provided to the District;
c. That student’s parent/guardian completed, signed, and submitted a School Medication
Authorization Form - Medical Cannabis; and
d. After administering the product to the student, the designated caregiver immediately
removes it from school premises or the school bus.
2. A properly trained school nurse or administrator, who shall be allowed to administer the
medical cannabis infused product to the student on the premises of the child’s school, at a
school-sponsored activity, or before/after normal school activities, including while the student
is in before-school or after-school care on school-operated property or while being transported
on a school bus.
3. The student him or herself when the self-administration takes place under the direct supervision
of a school nurse or administrator.
Medical cannabis infused product (product) includes oils, ointments, foods, and other products that
contain usable cannabis but are not smoked or vaped. Smoking and/or vaping medical cannabis is
prohibited.
The product may not be administered in a manner that, in the opinion of the District or school, would
create a disruption to the educational environment or cause exposure of the product to other students.
A school employee shall not be required to administer the product.
Discipline of a student for being administered a product by a designated caregiver, or by a school nurse
or administrator, or who self-administers a product under the direct supervision of a school nurse or
administrator pursuant to this policy is prohibited. The District may not deny a student attendance at a
school solely because he or she requires administration of the product during school hours.
Void Policy
The School District Supply of Undesignated Asthma Medication section of the policy is void
whenever the Superintendent or designee is, for whatever reason, unable to: (1) obtain for the District
a prescription for undesignated asthma medication from a physician or advanced practice nurse licensed
to practice medicine in all its branches, or (2) fill the District’s prescription for undesignated school
asthma medication.
The School District Supply of Undesignated Epinephrine Injectors section of the policy is void
whenever the Superintendent or designee is, for whatever reason, unable to: (1) obtain for the District
a prescription for undesignated epinephrine injectors from a physician or advanced practice nurse
licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, or (2) fill the District’s prescription for undesignated
school epinephrine injectors.
The School District Supply of Undesignated Opioid Antagonists section of the policy is void
whenever the Superintendent or designee is unable to obtain a supply of opioid antagonists due to a
shortage, in which case the District shall make reasonable efforts to maintain a supply.
The School District Supply of Undesignated Oxygen Tanks section of the policy is void whenever
the Superintendent or designee is, for whatever reason, unable to: (1) obtain for the District a
prescription for oxygen tanks from a qualifying prescriber, or (2) fill the District’s prescription for
undesignated oxygen tanks.
The School District Supply of Undesignated Glucagon section of the policy is void whenever the
Superintendent or designee is, for whatever reason, unable to: (1) obtain for the District a prescription
for glucagon from a qualifying prescriber, or (2) fill the District’s prescription for undesignated school
glucagon.
The Administration of Medical Cannabis section of the policy is void and the District reserves the
right not to implement it if the District or school is in danger of losing federal funding.
Administration of Undesignated Medication
Upon any administration of an undesignated medication permitted by State law, the Superintendent or
designee(s) must ensure all notifications required by State law and administrative procedures occur.
Undesignated Medication Disclaimers
Upon implementation of this policy, the protections from liability and hold harmless provisions
applicable under State law apply.
No one, including without limitation, parents/guardians of students, should rely on the District for the
availability of undesignated medication. This policy does not guarantee the availability of undesignated
medications. Students and their parents/guardians should consult their own physician regarding these
medication(s).
LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14b, 5/10-22.21b, 5/22-30, and 5/22-33.
105 ILCS 145/, Care of Students with Diabetes Act.
105 ILCS 150/, Seizure Smart School Act.
410 ILCS 130/, Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act.
720 ILCS 550/, Cannabis Control Act.
23 Ill.Admin.Code §1.540.
CROSS REF.: 7:285 (Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program)
ADMIN. PROC.: 7:270-AP1 (Dispensing Medication), 7:270-AP2 (Checklist for District Supply of
Undesignated Medication(s)), 7:270-E1 (School Medication Authorization Form),
7:270-E2 (School Medication Authorization Form - Medical Cannabis)
Adopted: August 25, 2025