Medication at School
As required by Ohio Revised code, section 3313.713
When students require medication at school for illness or other chronic medical reasons, there are rules and laws regarding medication administration at school that must be followed. These requirements are not intended to created unnecessary inconvenience for parents, but rather to help insure student safety and prevent medication errors while at school.
For medication to be administered at school (prescription and overthe-counter), a Medication Authorization Form must be completed by the parent or guardian and returned to the school office before any medication can be administered at school. The form must be signed by the parent and the doctor and indicate the name of the medication, the time to be taken, route of administration and possible side effects. All medication must be received in the container in which it was dispensed.
Your pharmacist will prepare another labeled bottle if you ask. Pills in envelopes and baggies are not acceptable. All medication is kept in a locked area and administered in the school clinic.
According to Worthington School Board Policy, students are Not permitted to bring any medications to school. An adult must transport medications to school. If you have any questions, please call your school nurse.