Medication Information
New York State Public Health Law requires a Health Care Provider's order for the the school nurse to administer over-the-counter or prescription medication(s) to a student.
Medication Administration Information:
- Authorization of Administration of Medication form, completed by a Health Care provider and signed by a parent or guardian must be submitted to the child's Health Office.
- All medication must be submitted to the Health Office by a parent/guardian or designated adult (over the age of 17)
- School age children are prohibited from transporting medication on school transportation
- All medication must be in a prescription bottle/vial clearly indicating the student's name, frequency, dosage and duration of the treatment.
- Medication that is ordered once, twice, or three times daily, may be managed from home
- Parents or Guardians should report any changes in the course of the treatment, as well as any change in the child's health to the Health Office
- In order for a student to take medication while on a school sponsored fieldtrip, the student must have a self medication form completed by the Health Care Provider and signed by the parent, as generally nurses do not attend field trips.
Authorization for Administration of Medication Form
Authorization for Administration of Medication Form (Spanish)