2025-2026 Regulations Regarding the Administration of Medication During School Hours
1. GENERAL POLICY
a) No student shall be given medications during school hours except upon the written request from a licensed physician who has the responsibility for the medical management of the student. All such requests must be signed by the parent or guardian.
b) Permission forms for students to receive medications (both prescription and non-prescription) while at school must be renewed each academic year.
2. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS OR GUARDIANS
a) Parents or guardians will assume full responsibility for the supplying of all medications.
b) No medications may be brought to school by students.
c) Parents or guardians shall deliver or cause to be delivered by an adult or an authorized employee of a pharmaceutical supplier, any medication to be administered under the provisions of this policy.
3. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PHYSICIAN
a) A request form for each prescribed medication must be completed by the student's physician, signed by the parent or guardian, and filed with the school administrator or their designated representative.
b) The container must be clearly labeled with the following information:
i) Pupil's full name
ii) Physician's name
iii) Physician's telephone number
iv) Name of medication
v) Dosage, schedule and dose form
4. RESPONSIBILITY OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL
a) Pupils taking medication will be assisted by authorized school personnel. This shall be done in accordance with the physician's
b) All medications administered by school personnel are maintained in a locked and secure place.