MEDICATION IN THE SCHOOLS :
When a child requires daily or regular medication, the responsibility for administering such medication rests solely upon the parents. The Morris Elementary Schools recognize the need to cooperate with parents in the medical treatment necessary for each child’s physical, emotional, and intellectual growth and well-being. This is why the Morris Elementary Schools advise that only medications which are essential for the child to remain in school should be administered.
The following guidelines outline the school district’s responsibility for providing supervision for student medication which is considered essential to maintain the child’s presence in school. We recommend that parents consult with their doctor to see if midday medication could be adjusted and given at another time.
When a child requires daily or regular medication, the responsibility for administering such medication rests solely upon the parents. The Morris Elementary Schools recognize the need to cooperate with parents in the medical treatment necessary for each child’s physical, emotional, and intellectual growth and well-being. This is why the Morris Elementary Schools advise that only medications which are essential for the child to remain in school should be administered.
The following guidelines outline the school district’s responsibility for providing supervision for student medication which is considered essential to maintain the child’s presence in school. We recommend that parents consult with their doctor to see if midday medication could be adjusted and given at another time.
- Prior to giving medication in school, a permission form will be
sent to the parent, to be completed by the parent and the student’s
physician authorizing the school to administer the medication. It
shall be the parent’s responsibility to keep the school informed
regarding a change in medication and dosage. A new form must be completed
at the beginning of each school year and with any changes during the
school year.
- Medication must be brought in a pharmaceutical container clearly
marked with the child’s name, name of medication, dosage, and
pertinent instruction. Nonprescription medication must come in its
original box or container, complete with name and dosage of the medicine.
No medication will be given if sent in an envelope or bag.
- Medications are to be given only by the person designated by the
school nurse or the building principal.
- Inhalers and Epinephrine Auto Injectors are to be carried by the
child at the discretion of the parent, doctor and school nurse/principal.
- The school district retains the right to reject requests for administration
of medicine.
- Medications are to be picked up by the parent/guardian at the end
of treatment or school year. If not, they will be discarded by the
nurse in the presence of a witness and documented on the student's
health record.
