Policies and Procedures
Medication in School
A child's need to take medication
can be determined only by his/her
physician. NYS Education Law
requires that in order for any
medication, prescription and/or
non-prescription drugs, to be
administered in school, the physical
must submit orders to the school
nurse. The nurse must also receive
a notice from the parent giving the
nurse permission to administer the
medication during the school day.
For the safety of all students, all
medications must be transported to
school by the parent or a
responsible adult. The medication
must be kept under lock and key in
the health office and under the
supervision of the nurse. Students
should not carry any medication
unless there is a medical reason
which is authorized by the student's
physician.
Most pharmacies will provide a
separate labeled container for the
dosage needed in school. A pharmacy
label is required, however, it is
not a substitute for the written
physician instructions.
If your child requires medication
during the school day, please call
the school nurse to discuss any
questions of concerns you may have.
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