District employees will not give a student prescription medication, nonprescription medication, herbal substances, anabolic steroids, or dietary supplements, with the following exceptions:

• Only authorized employees, in accordance with policy FFAC, may administer:

• Prescription medication, in the original, properly labeled container, provided by the parent, along with a written request.

• Medication from a properly labeled unit dosage container filled by a registered nurse or another qualified district employee from the original, properly labeled container.

• Nonprescription medication, in the original, properly labeled container, provided by the parent along with a written request.

• Herbal or dietary supplements provided by the parent only if required by the student’s individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan for a student with disabilities.

• In certain emergency situations, the district will maintain and administer to a student nonprescription medication, but only:

• In accordance with the guidelines developed with the district’s medical advisor and

• When the parent has previously provided written consent to emergency treatment on the district’s form.

A student with asthma may be permitted to possess and use prescribed asthma medication at school or school-related events only if he or she has written authorization from his or her parent and a physician or other licensed health-care provider. The student and parents should discuss this with the school nurse or principal if the student has been prescribed asthma medication for use during the school day.

In accordance with a student’s individual health plan for management of diabetes, a student with diabetes will be permitted to possess and use monitoring and treatment supplies and equipment while at school or at a school-related activity. See the school for information. (See policy FFAF)