Los Altos School District

You will be directed to the form which must be completed so your child can have medication at school.

1. Food Allergies - student requires medication to be kept at school in case of emergency
2. Asthma - student needs to have an inhaler in the health office for assisted or observed administration
3. Asthma - student needs to carry inhaler in backpack for self-administration 
4. Daily Medication - student requires medication at a scheduled time during the school day
5. As Needed Medication - student requires medication on an 'as needed' basis and we would like to keep this medication in the school health office for administration
6. My child requires medication, but none of these statements seem to explain his/her need

• Medications must be checked in by the nurse before they are administered.  This takes approximately 3 school days and we appreciate it if you let us know that you will be bringing medication so we can adjust our schedule to stop by your child's school.

California Education Code 49423

Any pupil who is required to take during the regular school day, medication prescribed for him/her by a physician, may be assisted by the school nurse or other designated school personnel if the school district receives:

• A written statement from such physician detailing the method, amount, and time schedules by which such medication is to be taken,
• A written statement from the parent or guardian of the pupil indicating the desire that the school district assist the pupil in the matter set forth in the physician’s statement.
• The written statement must be provided at least annually and more frequently if the medication, dosage, frequency of administration, or reason for administration changes.

“Medication” may include not only a substance dispensed in the United States by prescription, but also a substance that does not require a prescription, such as over-the-counter remedies, nutritional supplements, and herbal remedies.

In order for a pupil to carry and self-administer prescription inhaled asthma medication, their physician must confirm that the pupil is able to self-administer inhaled asthma medication and releases the school district and school personnel from civil liability if the self-administering pupil suffers an adverse reaction.