Can my child take medication at school?
- All medications taken at school, even non-prescription, must be turned in to the school health clinic.
- Parents must submit the Authorization for the Administration of Medication by Designated School Personnel form for any medication to be dispensed.
(Autorización Para Administración De Medicina Por Personal Designado De La Escuela)
Medication Reminders:
- A parent/guardian must submit a medication authorization form each year for all medications, including inhalers. If there is a prescription change, you must submit a new form.
- Prescription medications must be clearly labeled with the student’s name, date, instructions for administration and the physician name.
- Non-prescription medications (over-the-counter) must be in the original container with instructions for administration, and labeled with the student’s name.
- We will not accept expired medications.
- Students, who are minors, may not transport controlled medications such as Ritalin.
- For all medications carried by the student, a self-administration form must be completed. The student’s physician or dentist must sign the form.
- Medications left in the school health clinic after the last official day of classes will be discarded according to district policy.
For questions, or a copy of the medication policy, please contact your school nurse or health assistant.