Medications in Schools

Sometimes children must receive medication during school hours in order to remain in school. These medications may be temporary (for example, an antibiotic for 5 days) or long-term (for example, a seizure control medicine). They may even need non-prescription medications for a short time. We will accommodate medication administration at school for requests made through the school nurse. Our medication policy is designed to safe guard your child and other children around them, so it covers both non-prescription and prescription medications.

In many cases, the dosage intervals of many medications can be adjusted so that times for taking the dosages come outside school hours. If at all possible, medications should be taken prior to coming to school or after leaving school under parental supervision.

Written requests (see Medication Request Form) must be submitted to the school signed and dated by both parent and prescribing physician. Details are listed on the second page of this form. Please read these instructions carefully.

The school nurse will review all requests and may delegate a non-nurse to administer medications in her/his absence. No medication will be given at school for the first dose. In other words, the child must have already been given the first dose and had no adverse reactions to it.