MEDICATION POLICY. NOTE: If possible, the parent/legal guardian is advised to give medication to the student at home and on a schedule other than during school hours. Only oral, aerosol/inhalant medication in pre-measured dosages, topical ointment for diaper rash, and emergency medications shall be administered by school-based personnel, unless otherwise provided for in this policy. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Public School employees are not allowed to alter medication or administer any medication that exceeds the recommended dosages. Students are not permitted to have in their possession any medication (prescription or non-prescription) while under school supervision except when ordered by the physician for emergency medication (i.e., asthma inhaler, epinephrine, etc.) and after consultation between the parent/legal guardian, designated school staff, and the school nurse. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Schools, in compliance with the most current Medication Policy for Louisiana Public Schools adopted by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, will provide for administration of medication to a student after the following procedures and responsibilities have been implemented:
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