Medications at School

With the exception of asthma inhalers, Insulin, Glucagon and Epi-pens, students are not permitted to carry prescribed OR over-the-counter medication on a school campus.

The California Education Code, Section 49423, permits schools to assist with giving medication during the school day. The requirements for schools dispensing prescription and over-the-counter medications are:

• The licensed health care provider* (who must be licensed in California) provides written directions and authorization for the medication prescribed on a District Medication Authorization form; a separate form is required for each medication.

• The parent/guardian authorizes the child to receive medication at school on the same district form(s).Medication will be distributed by school staff in serviced by the district school nurse.

• The medication supply is brought to school by the parent/guardian or an adult representative, in a pharmacy container**. Over-the-counter medication must be in the original unopened package with the student’s name on the bottle.

• The renewal of a district form is needed whenever the prescription changes and at the beginning of each school year.

You may pick up unused medications from the school office during and at the close of the school year. Medication remaining after the last day will be discarded.

*California M.D., D.D.S., Podiatrist licensed, or Nurse Practitioner with furnishing license.

**Labeled by a California pharmacist.

Forms:

Medication Authorization Form (English)

Medication Authorization Form (Spanish)