The Administration of Medication in School

The State of New York mandates that the school nurse follow the procedures listed below:

1.              All medication, including non-prescription drugs, given in school must be prescribed by a licensed medical doctor.

2.               A written request from the physician must be on file. This request must indicate the dosage and frequency of the prescribed drug.

3.       A written request from the parent to administer  medication

        must be on file.

4.               The parent must assume responsibility to have the medication delivered to the Health Office in a properly labeled original container.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY TYPE OF MEDICATION TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD

 Medication Administration Form