Medication Policy Highlights
The law currently allows a school nurse to administer medication to a student only if the student's parent provides the medication and signs a medication permission form. We do not keep "stock" medications, such as Tylenol or Motrin, in the clinic.
The law currently allows a school nurse to administer medication to a student only if the student's parent provides the medication and signs a medication permission form. We do not keep "stock" medications, such as Tylenol or Motrin, in the clinic.
- Medication must be in its original container with the medication name, dose and instructions visible on the label. Prescription medication must have a pharmacy label with the student's name, medication, dose and instructions. Prescription samples must be accompanied by a physician's note with this information.
- A school nurse cannot accept expired medications or administer medication from ziplock bags, individual dose (blister) packs or dosing syringes without the original container or packaging.
- Medication permission forms are valid for 2 weeks with a parent's signature. A physician's signature is required if the medication will be given or kept in the clinic for more than 2 weeks.