Taking Medicine at School

The California Education Code 49423 requires that if medication is to be taken by a child while he is in school then the school must have:

1. A signed order from the physician authorizing us to give the medication medication to the child, detailing the method, amount and time schedules by which such medication is to be administered. This includes over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, cough syrups, anti-histamines, Tylenol, etc.

2. A signed consent from from the parent or guardian.

3. The medication in the original prescription container, clearly labeled with the following:

a.  Child’s full name

b.  Physician’s name and phone number

c.   Dosage, schedule, and dose form

d.  Date of expiration of prescription

This applies to any medication to be taken for one or more days. The medication should be kept in the school health office. It is the child’s responsibility to come for it at the proper time.

If your child is on continuing medication at home, please inform the health office.