In order for medications to be given out to your children at school it is absolutely necessary that parents bring their child’s medication to the school office and fill out the required permission forms. Our legal requirements for providing medication at school are:
- The child’s medication must be in a properly labeled prescription bottle.
- A signed permission form with directions from the prescribing physician.
- A signed permission form from the parent or legal guardian.
A new permission form from the physician and parent is needed at the beginning of each school year. Parents who have not brought medication to school or provided the necessary forms will be requested to give their child medication at school until the proper paperwork has been submitted.
If a child is to receive over-the-counter medications, including cough drops, they must be provided by the parent in their original container with dosages on the package. No OTC medications will be given unless a signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form for medication is on file in the school office. All OTC medications are to be kept in the school office. If a child takes medication during the day, the parent will be informed by a Health Office Visit form which will be sent home with the child.
NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS AND HERBAL TREATMENTS
Food Supplements / Natural Products. For the safety and protection of students, food supplements, herbal, homeopathic, essential oils, experimental medication, and natural products will not be given in the school setting unless approved by the FDA and prescribed by a practitioner (Physician, Physician assistant, Nurse practitioner). Such substances that have not been approved by the FDA lack safety information therefore, limiting them from being administered in the school setting. The following criteria must be met: An original container is provided. Use for student is indicated. Appropriate dosing for student is clearly stated on the label/packaging insert. Possible side effects are listed. Signed parent/guardian statement. Signed practitioner consent.
Parents/guardian may come to school to administer natural products.
Your cooperation with this policy is appreciated.
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