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APS MEDICATION POLICY IS AS FOLLOWS No school employee is permitted to administer medication unless licensed to do so. Health Room personnel shouldbe notified of any students taking medication at school. Medications are to be given at school only when absolutely necessary. The physician must submit in writing his/her exact recommendations. The Statement MUST include: Name of Drug Dosage of Drug Schedule of administration The parent must also provide written consent. Students may be allowed to assume responsibility for taking medications, provided it is recommended in writing by the prescribing physician and the parent or guardian. Physician Order and Medication Authorization Forms and Over The Counter (OTC) Medication Authorization Forms are available in the Health Room and must be correctly completed and signed before medication can be made available to the student. STUDENT INSURANCE: The Board of Education makes student accident insurance available to students attending any of the Albuquerque Public Schools. Information concerning this will be sent home with all students.