Medications

Due to safety and health concerns, neither school staff nor students are allowed by law to dispense any medications except with the written consent of the child’s physician, and the County Health Department. This includes not dispensing over-the-counter drugs, such as pain relievers, cough drops, etc. Students who need these medications must have a parent/guardian to dispense them, or follow the procedures outlined below.

Medical Plan forms are available in the office and must be completed BEFORE any medication can be administered. The school nurse will be involved with all medical plans at the school and will provide communication and any needed trainings for the dispensing of medication.

All medication containers must have complete information attached: 

• name of contents 

• patient

• dosage

• instructions