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 staff member designated by the principal. The child's condition must necessitate that the medication be given during school hours.

A written authorization and request from a parent is needed for all medications (Parent Request for Administration of Medication by School Personnel, form below). All medications must be in the original, current, properly labeled container with clear and legible instructions.

Elementary students may not transport medications to and from school.

A physician's signature is required on the Parent Request for Administration of Medication by School Personnel form for:

• Over-the-counter medications given at school that are not on the district approved list, which includes oral acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and diphenhydramine. 
• Prescription medications where the label does not match the parent request or is missing required information.
• Medication samples or off-label prescription requests.

For medications to be given by the nurse at school the above minimum requirements must be met.

Medications in Secondary Schools

In secondary schools, the student may carry and self-administer certain categories of drugs according to LISD guidelines.

• Each medication should be in the original container labeled with the student's name.
• The student will carry written permission from the parent or guardian to take the medication (form below), as well as instructions on how and when the medication should be taken. 
• Students may not carry or self-administer controlled substances.

The Parent Request for Administration of Medication by School Personnel (form below) is required for all controlled substances and any other medications to be given at school. 

Emergency Medications for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students 

The Texas Legislature has passed laws that allow students to carry and self-administer emergency medications, including asthma inhalers and epinephrine pens, while at school or school related functions with written documentation from parents and their physician. The self carry form is below.

Alternative therapies, herbals, and supplements not approved or controlled by the FDA will not be administered by school personnel.

Please contact the school nurse for questions and complete guidelines or for additional forms that have been translated into Chin, Korean, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

Files:

• Parent Request for Administration of Medication by School Personnel - Elementary
  
• Parent Request for Administration of Medication by School Personnel - Elementary Spanish
• Parent Request for Administration of Medication by School Personnel - Middle & High School
• Parent Request for Administration of Medication by School Personnel - Middle & High School - Spanish
• Allergy Action Plan Elementary
• Allergy Action Plan Elementary - Spanish
• Allergy Action Plan Middle & High School
• Allergy Action Plan Middle & High School - Spanish
• Self-Carry Agreement for Emergency Medication
• Self-Carry Agreement for Emergency Medication - Spanish
• Parent/Guardian Permission to Carry Medication - Middle & High School
• Parent/Guardian Permission to Carry Medication at Middle or High School - Spanish