Medications at School
💊 MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
What families need to know
✅ Permission Is Required
State law requires written permission every year from:
- ✔ Parent/guardian
- ✔ Health care provider
➡️ This applies to ALL medications (prescription and over-the-counter)
📝 Before Medication Can Be Given at School
- A completed medication form must be on file
- Medication must be in the original, labeled container
- Forms must be updated:
- Each school year
- Any time the dose or medication changes
👉 Life-Threatening Allergy Form
MedicationAdministrationRequirements_Info.docx
🎒 Important Reminders
- Students should not bring medication to school, unless approved to carry it
- Some medications may be self-carried with approval from:
- Parent/guardian
- Healthcare provider
- School nurse
- If possible, give medications at home instead of school
🚨 If NON-life-threatening Forms Are Not Completed
- A parent or guardian may come to school and give the medication to their student
⚠️ Emergency Situations
If a student has a severe allergic reaction:
- Trained staff will give emergency medication (like EpiPen if known condition)
- 911 will be called
- Student may be transported to the hospital
⏰ After-School Responsibilities
- Medications kept at school are not automatically available after hours
- Families must ensure communication around needed medications for school sponsored after school activities, sports, or clubs
💬 Questions?
Contact your school nurse for help.
💙 Our Priority
Student safety is our top priority—thank you for helping us keep your student safe and supported at school.