516 Policy: Student Medication and Telehealth
516 Policy: Student Medication and Telehealth
Revised: September 2024
I. PURPOSE
The superintendent is directed to develop Administrative Procedures for Medication and Telehealth the school district that meets the state and federal requirements established in law or rule.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The school district acknowledges that some students may require prescribed drugs or medication or telehealth during the school day. The school district’s licensed school nurse, trained health clerk, principal, or teacher will administer prescribed medications, except any form of medical cannabis, in accordance with law and school district procedures.
III. PROCESS
The superintendent is directed to develop Administrative Procedures for Medication and Telehealth the school district that meets the state and federal requirements established in law or
Legal References:
Minn. Stat. § 13.32 (Educational Data)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.21 (School Health Services)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.216 (Access to Space for Mental Health Care through Telehealth)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.22 (Administration of Drugs and Medicine)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.2205 (Possession and Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors; Model Policy)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.2207 (Life-Threatening Allergies in Schools; Stock Supply of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.221 (Possession and Use of Asthma Inhalers by Asthmatic Students)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.222 (Possession and Use of Nonprescription Pain Relievers by Secondary Students)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.223 (Possession and Use of Sunscreen)
Minn. Stat. § 148.171 (Definitions; Title)
Minn. Stat. § 151.212 (Label of Prescription Drug Containers)
Minn. Stat. § 152.01 (Definitions)
Minn. Stat. § 152.22 (Definitions)
Minn. Stat. § 152.23 (Limitations)
Minn. Rule 8710.6100 (School Nurse)
20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq. (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, § 504)
Cross References:
RAS Model Policy 418 (Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School)