Medication in School
State and Board of Education directives dictate the school district's medication policy, which applies to all medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines such as pain relievers (Tylenol, Motrin), cold remedies and cough drops. Medication must be provided to the school by the parent/guardian. Students can not bring medication to school - except for students with a self-carry order for emergency medication.
In the event that your child needs to take medication during school hours, the following criteria must be met for the school nurse to administer the medication:
- A signed, dated, and stamped order from the prescribing physician. The school Medication Administration Form may be completed. However, your physician's own order is also acceptable provided the outlined information is included:
- The name of the child
- The name and purpose of the medication
- Dose to be administered (including mg/ml, if a liquid)
- Time to be administered
- A start date and ending date
- Any side effects
- All prescription medication must be in its original container and with a prescription label affixed.
- Over-the-counter medications must be provided to the nurse in a new, unopened container or blister pack.
If your child needs an inhaler or Epipen/Antihistamine or experiences seizures, please also complete the following forms:
