Medication may be administered at school with the following policies:

• A parent/guardian's written request that there is a need for medication during the school day and the parent provides the medication

  • Includes both prescription and over-the-counter medications

• Any medication (daily, as-needed, short term) 

• Prescription and over-the-counter medication must be in the original container and properly labeled

• Medication is not provided by the school except for Benadryl/Epinephrine in case of a possible anaphylactic reaction

• All medication must be kept in the school clinic and administered by the school nurse, health assistant or school employee

  • Including cough drops (Ricola brand cough drops are not allowed to be stored in the clinic as they are deemed to be an herbal substance)

    • Per RRISD Health Services "No district employee will administer herbal substances, anabolic steroids or dietary supplements except as provided in Round Rock ISD Policy: FFAC (local)."

• The school nurse will strictly follow appropriate container dosage, age and frequency for over-the-counter medications that are needed for students. If there needs to be an alteration in any of these, a physician's note and signature must be provided

• A student may be allowed to self administer inhaled asthma medication (See Asthma Section), an EpiPen or diabetes treatment ONLY if...

  • Written permission for the physician allowing the student to self-medicate or treat

  • The nurse has counseled the parent on the school's inability to monitor the health condition if they choose to use a self-carry medication

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