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No medicine or treatment, other than first aid as appears in the chart "Suggestions for Temporary Care of Emergencies in Schools", shall be given to students by school personnel. FCPS regulations forbid students from carrying medication to and from school or possessing it at school or during school activities. Preparations such as Bufferin, Anacin, Tylenol, gargles, ear drops, Pepto Bismol, eye washes, and the like are classified as medicines and are not to be used. Exceptions are made in accordance with School Board policy. The request for exceptions must be made in writing on the proper form obtained at the school. Medication must not be left in the classroom, on teachers' desks, or in pupils' lunch boxes. Parents must personally take medication (and pick up) to (and from) the main office or clinic. Parents must also sign a statement of release from liability on the morning of the first day medication is to be taken at school. Medications fall into three categories:
Must have original bottle or box labeled with pupil's name, name of medication with no abbreviations, exact dosage to be taken, and signed medication request form for the school to be caretakers, including release of liability signed by parent or guardian.
Must have prescription bottle or box with pharmacy label containing pupil's name, name of medication in lay language with no abbreviations, exact dosage to be taken, and signed medication request form for the school to be caretakers, including release of liability signed by parent or guardian.
Completed medication request form which includes a physician's signature stating reason for medication, the order in which medication should be administered (in cases where more than one medication is prescribed), the exact conditions for repeating medication when this is necessary ("repeat as necessary" is unacceptable).
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Curator: Lynn Martin
Lynn.Martin@fcps.edu
Last update:
09/6/2007
