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Columbus Signature Academy - Lincoln Campus

Medications at School

Medications at School

- Indiana Law requires a written order form from a physician to be given to the school.
A parents signature is also required.  Medication forms may be obtained in the  nurse’s
office for your physician to sign.
 
•- Written permission from the parent/guardian is also required for over the  counter medications to be given at school.  Medication forms are available in the nurse’s office
for the parent/guardian to sign.
 
•- If a student has symptoms that require an over the counter medication (cough syrup,
Tylenol, etc)  to be given when necessary.  the nurse needs a signed medication form
from the parent stating what the medication is and when it’s to be given, on record
in the nurse’s office.
 
•- Cough drops are NOT permitted at school per BCSC policy.   They are a potential choking hazard.
 
•- All medications are kept locked in a medicine cabinet in the nurses office.
 
•- All medications must be in the original bottle when brought to school.  Medications
must be brought to school by a parent or guardian.  Students may not bring medication
to school on the bus or transported in their back packs.