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MEDICATION POLICY
Section 49423 of the California Education Code provides that any student who is required to take
medication, a medical test, or medical treatment may be assisted by school personnel. Before a student
receives assistance with the administration of prescription or over-the-counter medication, medical
monitoring or medical test, an Authorization Medical Form must be completed. This form may be
obtained from the school office. Students may carry and self-administer prescription auto-injectable
epinephrine upon the school’s receipt of specified written confirmation and authorization from the
student’s physician and parent.
Containers for medicine and medical equipment must be labeled by a California pharmacist. The label
must indicate the student’s name, prescribing physician’s name, time of administration, the
circumstance in which the medication is to be administered, dosage, expiration date and the name and
telephone number of the pharmacy. Over-the-counter medications must be in the original container and
packaging. The parent or guardian should personally deliver the medication, medical equipment,
medical test, treatment equipment, and supplies to the school office or send the medication and supplies
with a designated adult.
At the conclusion of the school year a parent, guardian or designated adult shall take all remaining
medication home. All medication not returned home will be disposed of at the close of each school
year.
REQUIREMENTS:
· all medication requires a written plan on forms provided by the school district
· prescription medication requires doctor’s written instructions and a physician’s signature
· school medication forms for doctors and parents are available in the office.
· students may not transport or carry medications without school approval, whether over-thecounter
or prescription medicine
· parents must supply the needed medications to the school
· the prescription bottle MUST match the doctor’s orders
We will do whatever is necessary to ensure the health and safety of your child while at school. Our
district nurse, Sandy Waterman, is easily reached and is available for consultation when ever necessary.
She can be reached at (925) 313-0414 ext. 2119.
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