Student Self-Administration of Medication at School Procedures

Self-Administration and possession of prescription and non-prescription medications

A. Upon completion of the necessary medication authorization forms and/or plans by both the parent/guardian and healthcare provider, students from PreK-12 are permitted to carry and self-administer specific medications including:

1. asthma medications;
2. allergy medications (including epinephrine); and 3. diabetes medications (including insulin, glucagon).

B. Except for what is provided in “A” students in preschool through grade 6 may not possess or self-administer any other medications.

C. In addition to “A” Students in grades 7 through 12 may possess and self-administer medication under the following conditions:

1. The student’s parent/guardian and licensed health care provider sign the appropriate CCSD Medication Authorization form.
2. The student may only carry one day’s dosage of medication, excluding controlled substances; and
3. The student has the requisite maturity and competency to reasonably be expected to appropriately administer the medication on his/her own.
4. Any misuse of such medication by the student may be subject to disciplinary action under district policy, Conduct: Student Discipline. Medication self administration privileges will be withdrawn.

Self-Administration of Sunscreen

A. Students in preschool through grades 12 may possess and self-apply FDA-regulated sunscreen without parent or physician authorization.

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Approved by District Administration: March 21, 2024

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