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Board weighs written notification, privacy limits in medication‑error policy
Summary
At a second read, the board discussed tightened labeling and notification timeframes for medication incidents, with debate over required written notices and HIPAA/FERPA constraints; staff agreed to refine procedures and consider a parent consent option for written follow‑up.
At their Feb. 9 operations work group, Madison Metropolitan School District staff presented a revised medication administration policy intended to ensure compliance with Wisconsin law and Department of Public Instruction guidance. Key changes included a requirement that self‑carry of nonprescription medications be verified with parent/guardian consent, stronger labeling (manufacturer packaging plus student name), and a clearer time frame for notifying guardians of medication errors or…
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