Physical Health Screenings/Examinations

prescribed; and o The student’s individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan reflects that the product(s) are necessary for the provision of a free, appropriate public education for a student with a disability.

Students whose schedules provide for regular time spent outdoors, including for recess and physical education classes, should apply sunscreen before coming to school. At the elementary level, a student’s teacher or other district personnel will apply sunscreen to the student’s exposed skin if the student brings the sunscreen to school and asks for help applying it. A student at this level may apply his or her own sunscreen if the student is able to do so.

At the secondary level, a student may possess and apply sunscreen when necessary. If the student needs assistance with sunscreen application, please address the need with the school nurse.

Whether a student is at the elementary or secondary level, if sunscreen needs to be administered to treat any type of medical condition, this should be handled through communication with the school nurse so that the district is made aware of any safety and medical issues. A new medication request form is required for each medication each school year. Medication should be scheduled to be given at home by the student’s parent/guardian whenever possible. Students will not be called out of class for “as needed” medications.

For student safety, all medication should be transported to/from the clinic by a parent/guardian. Controlled medications will be counted/signed in by the school nurse and parent/guardian or other designated PISD staff member. PISD staff are not responsible for the exchange of student medications between a student’s parents/guardians unless the medication is for medical emergencies such as diazepam, epinephrine, or glucagon and a separate supply of the medication is not feasible. Should the student require medication at multiple households, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to facilitate the provision of medication to necessary caregivers outside of the school setting. A parent or guardian must pick up all medication after it is discontinued. Medication will be destroyed if not picked up at the end of the school year or within 2 weeks after discontinued, whichever is earlier.

Prosper ISD has a no tolerance policy for students in possession of medication of any kind, including dietary or herbal supplements and all over the counter medications including cough drops/lozenges. All medications must be delivered and picked up by a parent/guardian. All medications are to be stored in the school clinic with the exception of prescribed medications for the treatment of asthma, anaphylaxis and diabetes. Please contact the campus nurse if your child has one of these conditions. Failure to store medication in the campus clinic or follow the above-mentioned procedure may result in serious disciplinary action. Sample medication provided by a physician can only be administered when the medication is accompanied by a written order for the medication from the student’s health care provider. The sample medication should only be given until a proper prescription can be obtained by the parent/guardian. Out-of-state physician orders for students transferring from another state will be accepted for 56