The Pennsylvania school health guidelines and the State Board of Nursing in Pennsylvania require written orders from a physician or nurse practitioner for a student to receive any medication in school. This includes all over-the-counter medications.

• To help students treat minor illnesses, injuries uncomplicated headaches, relieve menstrual cramps, and/or a sour stomach or indigestion, a standing order has been obtained. This means that a school physician wrote an order for school students to receive selected medications within the following guidelines.

• To comply with the SASD medication policy, written parental permission is required. 

• This form must be signed and returned to the school. Please note this authorization is valid for the current school year and MUST be completed each year.

Medication, including over-the-counter medications, will be administered only upon written order from a physician and in accordance with the SASD medication policy. 

A "Physician's Authorization for Medication During School Hours" form must be completed by the physician and signed by the parent/guardian before medication can be given in school. In the absence of this form, there must be a written order from the physician and a note from the parent/guardian requesting administration of the medication.

• Medication must be in an original, labeled container (from the physician or pharmacy). 

• Parents/Guardians are required to bring all medication to school. 

• Medications are kept in a designated, locked area in the nurse's office.