Health Services

Prescription Drugs/ Medication

When a student’s licensed healthcare provider and parent/guardian believe that it is necessary for the student to take medication (prescription or over the counter) during school hours or school related activities, the Medical Authorization form needs to be completed and signed yearly by both the physician and parent/guardian. The parent/guardian and student must follow District #31 procedures for the administration of medication. No student will receive prescription or nonprescription medication, including Tylenol or Motrin, until the school has received a completed medication form. All medications must be brought to school by an adult. Prescription medications must be in originally labeled pharmacy containers. Over the counter medication must be in an unopened package/container.

Asthma 

All students with an Asthma diagnosis must have an, “Asthma Action Plan”, completed and signed yearly by a licensed healthcare provider and parent/guardian. There is no need for a separate medication form for the inhaler/medication when this form is used. Medication must be brought to school by an adult and must be in the originally labeled pharmacy container.

Food Allergies

All students that require Epinephrine (EpiPen, Auvi-Q) for a possible food allergy emergency, must have an, “Allergy Emergency Action Plan and Treatment Authorization”, completed and signed yearly by a licensed healthcare provider and parent/guardian. There is no need for a separate medication form for the antihistamine or Epinephrine when this form is used. This plan also requests a recent picture of your child in the upper right corner. Medication(s) must be brought to school by an adult and must be in the originally labeled pharmacy container.

Undesignated Epipen

The health office has an undesignated EpiPen available for use in case of a suspected anaphylactic reaction. As permitted by law, the EpiPen may be administered to a student exhibiting signs of anaphylaxis by staff trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction. When the lawfully prescribed medication is so administered, parents/guardians waive any claims they might have against the District, its employees, and agents arising out of the administration of the said medicine. In addition, parents/guardians agree to hold harmless and indemnify the District, its employees, and agents, either jointly or severally, from and against any and all claims, damages, caused by actions or injuries incurred or resulting from the administration or attempts of administration of said medication. *If you do not want your child to have epinephrine administered under any circumstances, you must submit a written request to the school, and the nurse and trained personnel will be informed.

Physical Education Exemptions

A student may be exempt from some or all of physical activities when the appropriate reasons/excuses are submitted to the school by parents/guardians (1-3 days) or by a licensed healthcare provider under the Medical Practice Act. If a student needs to be exempt from Physical Education or recess for more than three (3) days, a medical note is required.

From time to time, students may need to use a piece of medical or adaptive equipment (such as a brace or protective eyewear) in order to participate in Physical Education classes. A student must have a note from a physician indicating the type of equipment that the student requires, the duration for which the equipment is to be worn, as well as any restrictions on movement or activity that the injury equipment requires. Once the note is on file, students who do not have, or choose not to wear equipment will not be permitted to participate in the physical education class. Students who do not have a doctor’s note on file will not be permitted to wear any equipment beyond that which is worn by the rest of the class or as required for the class activity.