NEPN/NSBA Code: JHCD

MSAD #37 POLICY

ADMINISTERING MEDICINES TO STUDENTS

 

Students shall not be permitted to take medication while at school unless such medicine is given them under the direction of the school nurse or other designated personnel who shall act on the specific written request of the parent or guardian and/or under the written directive of the student’s personal physician.

 

The above policy covers all prescription and other drugs, including over the counter medications and any drug as defined in the MSAD #37 Drugs and Alcohol policy.

 

Approved:  August 25, 1999

 

 

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