Medications

Administration of Medications
The school nurse must have written permission from the child’s parent/guardian and a written order from the family physician to administer prescribed medication at school. This medication must be accompanied by a Lower Dauphin School District "Authorization for Medication During School Hours" form. Authorized prescribed medication is to be brought to the school nurse or principal by a parent/guardian. A request for a long-term presented medication must be resubmitted at the beginning of each school year.

Several over-the-counter medications may be administered by school personnel. Only those medications approved by a parent will be administered to students.