Medications

Pursuant to the NJ State Department of Education Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.1), the administration of medication to students may only be provided by the following authorized individuals: the school physician, school district-employed school nurse (or substitute school nurse employed by the school district) or the student’s parent. 

In certain circumstances, there are statutes N.J.S.A 18A40 -12.3, 12.15 permitting students to self-administer medications for potentially life-threatening illnesses such as: Asthma (inhalers), life-threatening allergies (Epi-pens), Diabetes and adrenal insufficiency with complete and accurate documentation provided (these forms can be obtained through your school health office). 

“Medication” refers to a wide variety of substances approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including but not limited to: all prescription medications and over-the-counter medications. 

Students are not permitted to carry medications in school. (exceptions: see paragraph 2 above) 

If you have given permission in Genesis for the administration of the following over-the-counter medications: Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl, Orajel, Pepto-Bismol, Cough Drops or Tums, and your student requires it, they will be given by the nurse, if your child requires as per school policy.

Medications dispensed to manage chronic presentations such as diabetes, seizures, asthma, allergy, ADHD, mental health diagnoses, etc. must be presented to the school nurse PRIOR to the first day of school.  This allows for the appropriate steps to be taken to safely manage all medications on the first day of school. 

Medication Administration Form