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.
  • 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. 
​The law permits students to carry and self-administer medication for asthma, diabetes and anaphylaxis if a parent submits a signed Authorization for Self-Carry and Administration of Asthma, Diabetes and Anaphylaxis Medication in which the parent and physician agree that the student is capable of self-administration.