BP 5141.21
Students
Administering Medication To Students
Upon written request by the parent/guardian and with
the approval of the student's health care provider, a student with a medical
condition that requires frequent monitoring, testing or treatment may be
allowed to self-administer, self-monitor, or self-test. The student shall observe universal
precautions in the handling of blood and bodily fluids.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION
CODE
48980 Notification
at beginning of term
49407 Liability
for treatment
49408 Emergency
information
49414 Emergency epinephrine auto-injectors
49414.5 Providing
school personnel with voluntary emergency training
49423 Administration
of prescribed medication for student
49423.1 Inhaled asthma medication, conditions
upon which pupil may carry and self-administer medication
49423.5 Specialized
health care services
49426 School
nurses
49480 Continuing
medication regimen; notice
BUSINESS
AND PROFESSIONS CODE
2700-2837 Nursing,
especially:
2726 Authority
not conferred
2727 Exceptions
in general
CODE
OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
600-611
Administering medication to
students
Adopted:
Revised: