Medication Policy

It is not the function of public school personnel to administer medication including over-the-counter medication which cannot, under any circumstances, be administered during school hours.  Students may take medications in school under the following instructions:

Board Policy 675.330

1.  A physician must state in writing that a pupil should have a certain medication during school hours.  FORM NO.403740 must be signed by the physician and the parent before any medication may be given.

2.  This form must be renewed at the beginning of each school year. Physician’s order may not be altered in any way by the school personnel.   Discontinuation of medication is permissible upon verbal orders.

3.   All medication containers must be labeled accordingly.  Under no circumstance shall a student possess any medication.