The policy of the Franklin Public Schools as mandated by 71 M.G.L. 54 B and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health 105 CMR, 210.001 for dispensing of medication in school is as follows:
- A written order from a licensed physician AND written parent/guardian consent must be provided for any medication to be dispensed at school. This includes prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and medicinal supplements. Required orders and consents must be renewed as necessary and at the beginning of each academic year.
- All medications must be in the original container, properly labeled and delivered to the school nurse by a responsible adult (parent/guardian or designee). Do not send in medications with your child.
- Not more than a thirty day supply of medication will be accepted at one time.
- All medications will be stored in a locked cabinet or when required, in a locked box in a refrigerator in the nurse's office.
- Medication may be retrieved by the parent/guardian at any time. All medication will be destroyed if not picked up at the end of the school year.
- For students with asthma or other respiratory disease - please submit a copy of the student's Asthma Action Plan.
- For students with a potential life threatening allergy -please submit an Allergy Action Plan.
- Forms can be found at Medical Forms Directory for Franklin Public Schools .
