Student Medication

Administering medication during school hours is discouraged unless it is necessary for the critical health and well-being of the student in order to attend school. When a student’s licensed health care provider and guardian believe that it is necessary for the student to take medication during school hours or school-related activities, the guardian must request that the school dispense the medication to the child by completing an Authorization to Administer Prescription and/or Over-the-Counter Medication Form, which can be found on the Health and Wellness section of the website.

No school or district employee is allowed to administer to any student, or supervise a student’s self-administration of, any prescription or non-prescription medication until a completed and signed Authorization to Administer Prescription and/or Over the Counter Medication Form is submitted by the student’s guardian. Students are not allowed to possess any prescription or over-the-counter medication in school or at a school-related function other than as described below. Medication to be administered at school must be brought to school by the guardian in the original packaging and accurately labeled for each student.

Self-Administration of Medication

A student may possess and self-administer an epinephrine injector (e.g., EpiPen®) and/or an asthma inhaler or medication prescribed for use at the student’s discretion, provided the student’s parent/guardian has completed and signed a School Medication Authorization Form.

Students who are diabetic may possess and/or self-administer diabetic testing supplies, equipment, and insulin if authorized by the student’s diabetes care plan, which must be on file with the school. 

Students with epilepsy may possess and/or self-administer supplies, equipment and medication, if authorized by the student’s seizure action plan, which must be on file with the school. 
Students may self-administer (but not possess on their person) other medications required under a qualified plan, provided the student’s parent/guardian has completed and signed a School Medication Authorization Form. 

The School and District shall incur no liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury arising from a student’s self-administration of medication, including asthma medication or epinephrine auto-injector or medication required under a qualifying plan.  A student’s guardian must agree to indemnify and hold harmless the School District and its employees and agents, against any claims, except a claim based on willful and wanton conduct, arising out of a student’s self-administration of an epinephrine auto-injector asthma inhaler, and/or a medication required under a qualifying plan. The school district shall incur no liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury arising from a student’s self-administration of medication, including asthma medication or epinephrine delivery system, or medication required under a qualifying plan. A student’s parent/guardian must indemnify and hold harmless the school district and its employees and agents, against any claims, except a claim based on willful and wanton conduct, arising out of a student’s self-administration of an epinephrine delivery system, asthma medication, and/or a medication required under a qualifying plan.

Administration of Medical Cannabis

In accordance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program, qualifying students are allowed to utilize medical cannabis infused products while at school and school events. Please contact the building principal for additional information. Discipline of a student for being administered a product by a designated caregiver pursuant to this procedure is prohibited. The District may not deny a student attendance at a school solely because he or she requires administration of the product during school hours.

Undesignated Medications

The school may maintain the following undesignated prescription medications for emergency use: (1) Asthma medication; (2) Epinephrine delivery system; (3) Opioid antagonists; and (4) Glucagon. No one, including without limitation, parents/guardians of students, should rely on the school or district for the availability of undesignated medication. This procedure does not guarantee the availability of undesignated medications. Students and their parents/guardians should consult their own physician regarding these medication(s).

Emergency Aid to Students

Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to students, including administering medication.