Medication Policy Revision
Medications should be limited to those required during school hours and necessary to maintain the child in school. Medications should be administered by school nurses or other non-medical school personnel designated by the school principal. Any student who is required to take medication during the regular school day must comply with the following regulations:
1.A written permission form for prescription medications will be provided to the school by the Health Services Department.
2.A new permission form must be provided to the school at the beginning of each New school year.
3.Middle and Secondary school students are permitted to bring medication to school provided it is taken to the office or clinic immediately upon the student's arrival at school.Medication must be in the original prescription bottle and refilled in like manner.
4.If medication is administered by non-medical school personnel, the school nurse will provide instruction on the proper administration of medication and the potential benefits and side effects.Any medication given will be documented on forms provided by the Health Services Department.
5. If medication is administered by non-medical school personnel, the school nurse will provide instruction on the proper administration of medication and the potential benefits and side effects. Any medication given will be documented on forms provided by the Health Services Department.
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