Medication Administration at School

There has been a change to our district medication policy. Students are NOT permitted to bring any medication to school or take home medications. ALL medications must be brought into school and picked up by a parent or designated adult. If you have any questions, please contact your student's building nurse.

All medications should be brought to the school in their original bottle or package from the store/pharmacy/doctor’s office and clearly labeled with the student’s name and directions for administration.

Prescription Medication: Administration of prescription medication to students shall be done only in circumstances when the student’s health may be jeopardized without it. A medication form completed and signed by the physician and the parent is necessary before any prescription medication may be administered at school.

Over-the-counter Medication: Only the parent/guardian needs to complete the medication administration form and the requested dosage should follow the recommended dosage on the label. The school physician will sign the form.

Tylenol: Acetaminophen may be administered to students and staff as per Nursing Protocols for School Health Services at the discretion of the school health room licensed staff with written permission by a parent/guardian noted on the School Medical Update Form. Verbal confirmation from parents of elementary school students is required before AM administration (to avoid repeat dosage). Parents are to be notified if a student requires more than one dose during the school day.

Cough Drops: Cough drops and lozenges are not considered to be medications. However, for safety reasons, they are to be kept in the nurse’s office. They are to be taken as needed according to package directions. Parental permission is required for all students in grades K-3 before cough drops/lozenges may be taken at school.

Asthma Inhalers and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors: A student (or parent/guardian) may request to self-carry an asthma inhaler or an epinephrine auto-injector during school hours. The student must demonstrate to the nurse the ability to know when and how to administer the medication related to the inhaler or the auto-injector. School staff will be notified that the student may self-carry the device. Upon use of the device, the student will report directly to the nurse who will evaluate the student and document use of the device. Parent/Guardian will be notified immediately of use. The following form needs to be completed by parent/guardian and student to self-carry Asthma Inhalers and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Consent form

Sunscreen: A student may apply a non aerosol sunscreen during school hours when the necessary form is completed by the parent/guardian and student.

Medication Administration Form