- ALL medications require a written physician's order. Orders must indicate they are for this school year. Prescription and over-the-counter medications will require parent authorization AND a written order from a practitioner licensed in the U.S./Texas for this school year with all the required elements of a medication order (dated for this school year, patient/student name, medication name, strength, dose, route, frequency, name and signature of provider).
- Self-carry medications are limited to rescue medications for anaphylaxis, asthma, and/or diabetes.
- High school students cannot self-carry over-the-counter medications.
AISD has made these changes to follow the guidelines supported by the Board of Nursing, the National Association of School Nurses, and the Texas Education Code. Additionally, with the increased focus on current mental health concerns, these policies aim to keep students safe by limiting their ability to ingest large amounts of medication, share/sell medications, or use medications inappropriately or in other ways that violate existing policies. The new required medication authorization form is linked below for your convenience. Your understanding and cooperation to help keep all our students safe are appreciated.