Due to a health condition, your student may need to take medication or have a medical procedures administered during the school day

• Written parental/guardian authorization is required for any medication given during the school day

• In cases where medication is prescribed for short-term use and required to be administered 3 times daily, students are encouraged not to bring the medication to school but to instead take their dose upon returning home in the afternoon

• Healthcare provider authorization is required for medication taken for more than 2 weeks and/or if the medication is controlled

• Medication to be given in school must be supplied in the original container or prescription bottle

• Schools do not supply 'stock' over-the-counter medication such as Tylenol or Advil to students

Forms:

Authorization for the Administration of Medication/Treatment

Authorization for Administration of Medications for Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, and Seizures

SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION

• State law permits select medications to be self-carried and administered by the student at school (i.e. insulin, inhaler, pain relievers) with written parent/guardian permission, and in some cases, healthcare provider authorization as well

• If a student requests to self-administer medication, the Licensed School Nurse will assess the student’s ability to administer the medication accurately and appropriately

• Students of any age with demonstrated competency can carry an inhaler (asthma medications), Epi-Pen, or insulin. However, only secondary students, grades 6-12 are allowed to carry over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers (e.g. Tylenol, Advil, and ibuprofen)

• The privilege to self-medicate can be revoked at any time if unsafe use of medication is observed

Authorizations/Releases/Consent forms:

Authorization to Self Carry and Self-Administer Medications

Authorization to Self-Carry and Self-Administer Medications for Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, and Seizures

Authorization to Self-Carry and Self-Administer Over-the-Counter Medications (grades 6-12 ONLY)

READ ABOUT THE SPPS Student Medication policy