NON-EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF STUDENT MEDICATION

1. Parents/guardians are responsible for sending a note requesting administration of medication to their child by school personnel.

2. School medication Permission Forms are available in the school office. Parents may also use the student medication form contained in this handbook. A written note needs to contain the following information:

o Date

o Name of student

o Medication name

o Medication dosage, time of day to be given and number of days to be given

o Name of doctor and phone number

o Parent signature

3. Medication sent to the school by parents for administration to the student shall be enclosed in a container which shall be clearly marked with prescription label.

4. Over-the-counter medication shall be housed in a container with manufacturer’s original label indicating the ingredients and the student’s name.

5. All student medication shall be left with the designated school personnel during the school day.

6. Each requested instance of student medication shall be documented on a school district form/log prepared for that purpose. Such documentation shall include the date, time, dosage, and signature of the person administering the medication. The form shall be filed with the health reports.

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