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Medication Authorization

Medications at School

Medications can be administered at school only if the conditions listed below are met. All medications to include over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as Tylenol, cough drops, etc. must follow the conditions listed below:

  • The school shall have received written permission to administer the medication from the student's healthcare provider with prescriptive authority under Colorado law.
  • The school shall have received written permission from the student's parent/guardian to administer the medication to the student.
  • The parent/guardian shall be responsible for providing all medication to be administered to the student.
  • The medication shall be in the original, properly labeled container. If it is a prescription medication, the student's name, name of the medication, dosage, how often it is to be administered, and name of the prescribing health care practitioner shall be printed on the container.
  • Medication orders are valid for the entire calendar year. Ideally, the student should receive a new  medication order from their health provider at the beginning of each school year. 
  • Parents must bring the medication to their student's school; students may not carry their own medication without prior authorization by the school nurse and school administrators. For self-carry procedures, contact the school health clinic or a district nurse.
  • Students must also have healthcare provider's orders for medical devices such as crutches, arm slings, finger splints, etc.
     

Student Medication Form

Condition-Specific Forms

Asthma Care Plan & Medication Order
To be filled out by the student's healthcare provider and signed by parent, then submitted to school with accompanying medication.

Asthma Intake Form
Asthma Intake Form [Spanish]
Filled out by parent/guardian for students who have asthma.

Asthma Self-Carry Contract
Asthma Self-Carry Contract [Spanish]
Filled out by parent/guardian for students who will be self-carrying their medication.

Allergy Emergency Plan & Medication Order
For students with anaphylactic reactions due to life-threatening allergies such as peanut and tree nut allergies, or insect bite (bee sting) allergies. This form must be filled out by the student's healthcare provider, signed by their parent/guardian, then submitted to the school with accompanying medications.

Allergy Self-Carry Contract
Allergy Self Carry Contract [Spanish]​​​​​​
For students who will be self-carrying their medication.

Seizure Action Plan & Medication Order
To be filled out by the student's healthcare provider and signed by parent, then submitted to school with accompanying medication.

Seizure Questionnaire for Parents
Seizure Questionnaire for Parents [Spanish]
To be filled out by parents/guardians for students who have seizures.

Diabetes School Intake Interview
Filled out by parent/guardian for students who have diabetes.

Diabetes Standards of Care in the School Setting
Diabetes Standards of Care in the School Setting [Spanish]
State guidelines for healthcare providers, school nurses, and other school staff for care of students with diabetes at school.

Diabetes Self-Management Contract
For students who will be self-managing their diabetes (applicable to high school).