What if there is no physicians authorization and the student is carrying supplies to school?
Students may self-administer medications at school. Any student self-administration of medication at school must have a written authorization from their physician and written consent from their parent/guardian. In addition, the school nurse or school physician shall observe the pupil and determine whether the pupil is competent to self-administer the medication according to the physicians authorization. If the student is deemed competent to self administer their medication, parameters for safe behavior should be delineated by the school nurse and administrator as well as a waiver signed by the parent/guardian releasing the school of providing this service. An identification card of sort that states the student has permission to self-administer a specific medication in school should be kept on their person. A record of all students who self-administer medications should be maintained in the health office. If the pupil subsequently acts in an inappropriate manner with regard to their sel
