Medication at school:
Conroe ISD policy allows the administration of medication
to students during school hours should it be necessary
for the student’s optimum health. The school clinic and athletic
trainers maintain information on file for all students who
receive medication at school. The medication is administered by
the registered nurse, clinic assistant, athletic trainers, or other
trained school employees.
Non-prescription and prescription drugs:
The school must receive a written, dated request from the
parent or legal guardian to administer any medication. This
permission must include the name of the medication, exact
dosage the student is to receive, and the reason for the medication to
be given at school. Prescription and non-prescription drugs must
be in the original container, properly labeled, approved by the
Federal Drug Administration, non-expired, and age appropriate.
The Surgeon General, the Food and Drug Administration and the
Center for Disease Control have recommended that due to the
increased risk of developing “Reye’s Syndrome”, aspirin
or products containing aspirin not be given to children under
18 years. If your physician orders aspirin for your child, please
send a copy of the physician order. No products containing aspirin
will be administered at school without a written order from your
physician.
Additional guidelines for medications at school:
*All medication must be kept with the school nurse in the clinic or athletic
trainers in sports medicine clinic during the school day.
*Over-the-counter medication dosage must not exceed the dose
recommendation listed on the bottle. Exception: If your physician,
dentist or orthodontist has directed a certain dosage to be given that
is greater than that recommended on the bottle, a written order will
need to be included with the written permission from the parent.
*The use of “sample” medication from the physician, dentist, or
orthodontist must have signed written instructions from that doctor
accompanied by the parent's written permission.
*In the interest of safety for all students, medications cannot be
transported to or from school on the school bus. Should your child need
to have medication at school, please bring medication to the clinic. For
your convenience, many of the local pharmacies will provide a second
labeled container for medications needed at school.
*Please note: If a medication is required “daily” or “twice a day”, please
administer it at home. Many “three times a day” orders may also be
given at home unless the doctor requests specific times during the day.
“Three times a day” medications should be given every eight hours.
Most students are not in school for more than eight hours; therefore,
parents or legal guardians should give this medication before and after
school, and then at bedtime.
*Inhalers: Students that have asthma may experience times when
symptoms worsen and the physician requests the student carry an
inhaler to be used when needed. Please provide a letter from the
physician permitting the student to carry the inhaler. It is strongly
recommended that a spare inhaler be kept in the clinic in case the
student cannot locate the inhaler.
House Bill 1688 entitles students with Asthma to possess and selfadminister their prescription asthma medication while on school property.
CISD School Asthma Action Plan or a form containing information on
self-administration of medication, the name of bronchodilator (inhaler),
physician’s signature documenting instruction in the proper way to use
the inhaler, a daily treatment plan including medications and steps to be
taken during an asthma emergency episode signed by physician, and
written permission from the parent with current student information, must
be on file with the school nurse in the clinic or athletic trainers in sports
medicine clinic. This form must be completed at the time of enrollment in
school or at the beginning of each school year. It is recommended that
an extra dose of medication be kept in the clinic.
*Anaphylaxis medication: House Bill 1 (passed by 2006 Texas
Legislature and effective beginning 2006-2007 school year) entitles
students to possess and self-administer anaphylaxis medication while
at school. Article 10 states that this procedure must be approved by a
physician or licensed health care provider. The student must
demonstrate to the physician or licensed health care provider and the
school nurse (or athletic trainer) the skill level necessary to self
administer the medication. It is recommended that an extra dose of
medication be kept in the clinic. A CISD Authorization for use of
Anaphylaxis Medicine form must be completed and be on file with the
school nurse in the clinic or athletic trainers in sports medicine clinic.
*Diabetes Medical Management Plan: House Bill 984 entitles students
with Diabetes to develop a management and treatment plan to be
followed while the student is at school. A CISD Diabetes Medical
Management Plan and Individualized Diabetes Health Plan must be
completed and signed by student’s parent or guardian and physician
responsible for the student’s diabetes treatment. The plan must identify
the health care services the student may receive at school, and evaluate
the student’s ability to manage and understand their diabetes. The plan
must be submitted to and reviewed by the school.
* All medication is to be picked up in the school clinic or sports
medicine clinic by a parent or guardian at the end of the school year.
No medicine will be kept over the summer months to be used the
following school year.