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:  6/18/86

Revised:  2/10/99, 5/10/06