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Medication Administration in School

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Administration of medication to students is one of the most common health services provided in schools.  Whenever possible, medication should be administered outside of school hours.  However, many students with mild acute and chronic health conditions need access to medications at school in order to enhance their overall health, stabilize their condition, and promote and support their academic achievement.  School district policy and procedures focus on safe and efficient administration of both prescription and non-prescription medications at school.  All needed forms must be completed before medication can be administered by health services.   Medication administration form(s) for the upcoming school year will need to be filled out July 1st or after for each school year. 

  • All medication must be brought to school by a parent/guardian (do not send medication to school with your student).  
  • Medication must be counted with a parent/guardian and an inventory log signed before it will be given.  
  • We do not accept medication that is not in the original pharmacy container (ask your pharmacy for a "school bottle").  Over- the- counter medication also must be in their original container. 
  • All medication must be picked up by a parent/guardian on or before the last student contact day of the school year or it will be disposed of.
  • Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, and TUMS are the only over-the-counter medications (OTC) that can be given by the school nurse or other trained, designated school staff. Consent can be given on your student's health enrollment in  SchoolCare® or by completing a OTC  form.  Parental consent must be given each year. 
  • Over-the-counter medications (OTC) not listed above can be given when a healthcare provider completes a Long-Term Prescription Medication Authorization Form( if needed for more than 10 days) or Short-Term Medication Form (if need for 10 days or less).  The parent/guardian  must supply the school with the medication.

What parents need to know

School Board Policy Medication Administration

School Board Administrative Regulation Medication Administration