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Administration of Medications
Because of the
dangers of misuse of drugs, the administration of medication
during school hours is discouraged. If this is not possible,
school officials will cooperate in the administration of
medication that must be given during school hours. Medications
will be administered according to the written order(s) of a
physician or licensed nurse practitioner. Parents can obtain a
“Permission for Administering Medication” form from their
child’s school. This form needs to be completed and sent to the
school at the beginning of the school year or as soon as the
administration of medication is to begin. Children who use
inhalers that they must keep with them at all times rather than
in the office must have a form filled out and on file as well.
Other than inhalers, children should not have in their
possession any type of medication. Parents are asked to bring
the medications to school. (Note: Please see the school nurse
for this form.) Also, all medication must be in the original
containers or they will not be dispensed.
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