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.