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Wellston board adopts updated medications policy (FFACA) with inhaler and epinephrine provisions
Summary
The board approved policy FFACA (Medications; Administering to Students) on July 17; the policy permits self-administration of inhalers and epinephrine under written authorization, requires training for staff, and references state statutes.
The Wellston Board of Education approved policy FFACA, "Medications: Administering to Students," with adjustments at its July 17 meeting. Brock Terrell moved to approve the policy and Crystal Hull seconded; the motion carried with recorded yeas and one absence.
The policy details requirements for prescription and nonprescription medication administration, permits self-administration of inhaled asthma medication and epinephrine injectors with written parental authorization and a physician's statement, and requires annual training and documentation for staff who may administer emergency medication. The attached policy text references Oklahoma statutes, including "10 O.S. §170.1" among other legal citations.
Board minutes record that the policy will be provided to parents when long-term administration of medication is requested and that school employees will contact 911 when Epinephrine is administered. The board adopted the policy to clarify procedures and reduce legal and medical uncertainty for staff and families.
