Medications administered in schools must have a medication authorization form signed by a licensed healthcare provider. For certain diagnoses—such as asthma, adrenal insufficiency, allergy/anaphylaxis, diabetes, and seizures—the medication authorization forms are included within the paperwork specific to the diagnosis.

For all other medications, a medication authorization form, or a similar LEA-approved form, must be completed and signed before administration. This authorization must be updated annually or whenever there is a change in the healthcare provider’s order for the student’s medication.

The form should include:

• Parent Authorization: A signature from the parent requesting the administration of the medication during regular school hours.
• Healthcare Provider Authorization: A signature from the licensed healthcare provider prescribing the medication, including detailed documentation of the method, dosage, and schedule for administration.
• Medical Necessity Statement: A statement from the licensed healthcare provider indicating that administering the medication during school hours is medically necessary while the student is under the school’s supervision.