Wisconsin state law (118.29) requires written permission and medication in the original container before school staff can administer medication during school hours. This applies to either prescription or non-prescription (over-the-counter) drugs.
If the medication is prescriptive, then the following applies:
- Medication Permission Forms must be signed by the physician and parent/guardian.
- Ask the pharmacist the prepare two labeled containers so that you can keep one container at home and one at school. We cannot dispense medication from unlabeled containers.
- Clearly indicate the dosage and the time(s) the medication is to be given on the form.
Over-the-counter mediation must also:
- Be in the original containers;
- Have specific instructions on administration;
- Have written parent/guardian approval before school staff can administer the medication, and
- Include student's name on original container
School personnel will only administer medication upon written instruction from the student's physician detailing the name of the drug, time to b e given, and when the medication is the be discontinued.
**Substances which are not FDA approved (i.e. natural products, food supplements), will require the written instruction of a licensed health care provider and written consent from the student’s parent or guardian.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Principal or Director of Student Services. A copy of the medication policy can be obtained from your student's school office.
