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Medication Requirements
Medication Policy
In compliance with current policies recommended by the Kansas State Department of Education, The Kansas Association of School Boards and the Kansas Nurses' Association, U.S.D. #230 will not administer any prescription medications without the physician's and parent's written permission. Consent forms are available in the school nurse's office.
When medication prescribed by a physician are needed at school, the school nurse or other authorized personnel may administer the medications under the following conditions:
1. The medication is in the original container with the student's name, physician, current date, name of medication, dosage and method of administration and length of time for which medication is to be administered.
2. A consent form signed by parents and the physician much accompany all prescription medications.
3. Over-the-counter medications may be given with written consent from the parent. These medications must be in their original containers and will be dispensed as directed on the container.