Medications at School All student medications, including over-the-counter, must be administered through the health room under the supervision of the school nurse.
Medication Administration Guidelines Permission: A written permission form (Spanish) signed by the parent or guardian must be on file for all medications given at school, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Authorization must be renewed every school year. Over the counter medications forms are typically completed as part of the enrollment process.
Medication: Only FDA approved prescription and OTC medications may be administered by school personnel. OTC medications will be given per package label dosing instructions, unless otherwise prescribed by a physician.
Container: Prescription medication brought to school must be in the original container with a current prescription label on the bottle including the child's name, doctor's name, date, medication name, dosage, and time to be given. Controlled substances must be submitted with a Medication Count Form. OTC medications provided by parent must be in the original container and labeled with the student’s name.
Medication Count Form Formhttps://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1525185646/smsdorg/fkbogphe6asejgttqnnv/Medication-Count-Form.pdf
All prescription medications, including inhalers, epinephrine, emergency seizure medication, diabetic medication, and topical medications must be sent to school with the current prescription label attached or a current order from the prescribing physician.
Students with asthma, allergies, seizures, or diabetes may carry and self-administer emergency medication with a signed Authorization for Self Administration of Emergency Medication Form.
Links: Board Policy: Self Administration of Emergency Medication Kansas Discount Prescription Drug Card
