Boise School District Health Services
Medication Policy
The
Board is concerned about the health of every student
in the District and recognizes the importance of administering
student medication in a safe, reliable and timely manner.
In accordance with Idaho Code 33-520, a District student
who is permitted to self-administer medication for
asthma or other potentially life-threatening respiratory
illness, shall be permitted to possess and use a prescribed
inhaler at all times.
Pre-Kindergarten - Ninth (9th) Grade: The school
nurse or designee shall administer all medications,
prescription or nonprescription, except as indicated
above or when students are given specific permission
by the principal, registered nurse, or designee to
self-medicate.
Tenth (10th) - Twelfth (12th) Grade: Students may
keep and self-administer their own nonprescription
medication with parent permission. For prescription
medication, students may self-medicate in compliance
with this policy or with the permission of the principal,
school nurse or designee.
Boise
School District Health Services
8169 W. Victory Road
Boise, Idaho 83709
PHONE ~ (208) 854-4178
FAX ~ (208) 854-4012
Supervisor:
, NP
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