5005.1 Shasta Liberty BP Medications for Students

5005.1 Shasta Liberty BP Medications for Students

Board Policy 5005.1 regulates assistance provided to students requiring prescription or non-prescription medication, medical monitoring, or testing during the school day. Administration requires an authorization form signed by both a licensed physician and a parent/guardian detailing dosage, method, and scheduled times. Prescription medications must arrive in California pharmacy-labeled containers, and over-the-counter medications in original packaging. Students cannot carry medications on campus unless specifically authorized in writing by a physician for asthma inhalers, insulin, epinephrine auto-injectors, or designated IEP/504 plans. The policy also ensures the availability of emergency medications (naloxone nasal spray and epinephrine auto-injectors) for first aid response.