566R1 - Administration of Medication to Students Regulation

Policy Title: Administration of Medication to Students Regulation Code No.: 566R1

No over-the-counter medication shall be administered at school, unless the school has the parent’s/guardian’s written or electronic permission. Prescription medication will be dispersed to students during a school day only if the following requirements are met:

1. Medication must be in the original container, from the pharmacy with the directions clearly stated. This serves two purposes: signifies permission from the doctor and includes directions from the pharmacist. Pharmacists will supply another labeled container for school upon request when the prescription is filled. NO BAGGIES OR ENVELOPES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT SCHOOL.

2. Parent/guardian must give written authorization for the administration of the medication.

Students are to bring all medications to the school office immediately upon their arrival at school. Students are not to carry over-the-counter medications with them during the school day unless approved by the school nurse. Students are not to carry prescription medication with them during the school day unless ordered by the physician and cleared by the school nurse.

A written (stored digitally on the district’s Student Information System) medication administration record shall be on file, including:

• date;
• student's name;
• prescriber or person authorizing administration;
• medication;
• medication dosage;
• administration time;
• administration method;
• signature and title of the person administering medication; and
• any unusual circumstances, actions, or omissions.

Medication on school premises shall be kept in a locked container in a limited access storage space. Only appropriate personnel shall have access to the locked container. Each school or facility shall designate in writing the specific locked and limited access space within each building to store pupil medication.

1. In each building in which a full-time registered nurse is assigned, access to medication locked in a designated space shall be under the authority of the nurse.