Medication FAQs

What forms are required for medication at school?

• All medication to be given during the school day must be accompanied by a Medication Request Form.
• A separate form is required for each medication and for each student.
• A new form is required at the beginning of each school year and any time medication dosages are changed or added. 

What medication can be given at school?

• Only those medications which cannot be given outside of school hours will be given.
• Herbal substances and dietary supplements will not be administered in the school setting.
• Metered dose inhalers (MDI) are preferred over nebulized treatments in the school setting.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications

• Parent-provided nonprescription medication may be administered with a parent's written request form and brought in an original labeled bottle. 

How should medication be transported to and from school?

• For student safety, parents/guardians should transport all medication to and from the school. DO NOT send medication in student lunches. 
• Controlled medications will be counted upon arrival at the clinic. Documentation will be made
• Any unused, discontinued, or expired medication will be disposed of at the end of the school year if not picked up from the clinic by the parent. 

Acceptable containers and labeling for medication

• All medication brought to the school, including over-the-counter medication, is required to be in the original, properly labeled container. Medications brought to the school outside their original container will not be administered. If there is a change in the prescribed dosage, a new pharmacy label must be obtained for the medication bottle.
• The pharmacy label must correspond with the information completed by the parent on the Medication Request form (student name, dose(s) due, administration time(s), route, etc.)

Where are the medications kept while at school?

• All medications will be kept in a locked cabinet in the school clinic, unless otherwise instructed by the principal and nurse. The school nurse and JISD personnel designated by the principal and trained to administer medications will distribute all medications. 
  • During field trips, medications are secured with a designated staff member. Students are not permitted to self-carry or self-administer medications except as provided below. 
  • **Emergency anaphylaxis medications are stored in a secure location on campus.
• A student may self-carry and self-administer an inhaler or epinephrine auto-injector only after a Parent/Physician Request for Self- Administration has been completed by the parent and the physician. These forms are required to be renewed each school year.
  • When self-carrying an approved inhaler or epinephrine auto-injector, the medication must be properly labeled with the student's prescription label.
  • Students who are found self-carrying other medications may be subject to disciplinary action.

*** The information on this page addresses parents' frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding medication administration at Junction ISD. Please contact the school nurse for further assistance with any additional questions related to medication at school.