Medication Policy
Text version of the medication policy
Prescription Medications:
- Must have written parental and physician authorization before it can be given at school
- Must be brought in to the school nurse by a parent, guardian, or designated adult over the age of 18
- Will only be administered as labeled by the pharmacy
Over-the-counter Medications
- Must have written permission from parent or legal guardian before it can be given at school
- May be provided by the parent or guardian if it is new, unopened container with written permission
- Will only one administered according to package directions
- Medications will not be given before 9am or after 2pm to ensure that medication is not duplicated with dose from home
- If a student requires more than five (5) doses of an over-the-counter medication for a reoccurring symptom during the school year, a parent must obtain a doctor’s note for additional doses
Important Information
All medication must be delivered to the school nurse by the student’s parent, legal guardian, or other designated adult.
It is against STEPS policy for a student to carry ANY medication on their person or self-administer. All medication is stored in the nurses office.