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Medication Policy
The policy of the Franklin Public Schools as mandated by 71 M.G.L. 54B and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health 105 CMR, 210.001 is that NO MEDICATION can be dispensed in school without a written order from a licensed physician and witten parent/guardian consent. This includes precription medications, over-the-counter medications, and medicinal supplements. Required orders and consents must be renewed as necessary and at the beginning of each academic year.

All medications must be in the original container, properly labeled and delivered to the school nurse by a responsible adult (parent/guardian or designee). Not more than a thirty day supply will be accepted at one time.

All medications will be stored in a locked cabinet or when required, in a locked box in a refrigerator in the nurse's office. All medications shall be dispensed by an R.N. (including on field trips, if the parent is not present) with the exception of medications that may be self-administered pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 71 Section 54B.

Medication may be retrieved by the parent at any time and the medication will be destroyed if it is not picked up at the end of the school year.

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Updated: Dec 4, 2007  



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