| Franklin Community School Corporation |
| Bylaws & Policies |
5330.01 - SELF-ADMINISTERED MEDICATION
A student may possess and self-administer medication for chronic diseases or medical conditions provided the student's parent files a written authorization with the principal. The written authorization must be filed annually. A physician's written statement must be included with the parent's authorization.
The physician's statement be filed annually and include the following information:
| A. | An acute or chronic disease or medical condition exists for which the medication is prescribed. | |
| B. | The student has been given instruction as to how to self-administer the medication. | |
| C. | The nature of the disease or medical condition requires emergency administration of the medication. |
The School or School Board is not liable for civil damages as a result of a student's self-administration of medication for an acute or chronic disease or medical condition except for an act or omission amounting to gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
I.C. 20-33-8-13
I.C. 34-30-14-6
Adopted 12/10/01