District clarifies self-administration policy: nurse retains final decision on student self-carry
Summary
The subcommittee reviewed a new JLCDC policy that spells out conditions under which students may self-administer medications and explicitly preserves the school nurse's authority to deny self-carry if unsafe.
The committee considered a separated JLCDC policy that defines how students may self-administer medications at school. Catherine explained the draft clarifies oversight, monitoring and training, and explicitly states the school nurse has final authority to decide whether a student may self-carry medication if concerns about safety remain after training and parent communication.
"...the school nurse does have final say in regards to self care and self administration," Catherine said, adding that staff sometimes consult with doctors to resolve safety concerns. Members suggested specifying that references to 'school nurse' read 'North Middlesex Regional school nurse' so district-specific responsibility is explicit. The subcommittee agreed to move the JLCDC draft to first reading and to circulate minor edits.
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