Medications In Elementary Schools

In most cases elementary school students are not allowed to carry medications with them.
Medications are kept in the health room and administered by the school nurse or a provider designated by the principal. The child's condition must necessitate that the medication be given during school hours.

House Bill 1688 was passed into law during the 2001 Texas Legislative Session, allowing students to carry and self-administer asthma medications while at school or school functions with written documentation from parents and physician. If you are interested and would like more information on what the documentation must include, please contact the school nurse.

A written authorization and request from a parent is needed for all medications. It should include - student's name, date, instructions, and a parent signature. The medication must be in the original container and labeled with the name of the student.

A physician authorization is required for all control medications and any medications that will be given for more that 15 days. For medications to be given by the nurse at school the above minimum requirements must be met. Please contact the school nurse for further guidelines or questions.