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Hillsboro ISD board approves policy allowing OTC medications with parental consent
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously Sept. 8 to adopt a local policy permitting authorized school personnel to administer over-the-counter medications to students with parental consent; the motion was moved by Trustee Melissa Barnes and seconded by Trustee Lupe Mancha.
Trustee Melissa Barnes moved to adopt a local policy that would permit authorized school personnel to administer over-the-counter medications to students when parental consent is provided. Trustee Lupe Mancha seconded the motion, and the board approved it unanimously, 4-0.
Board discussion leading up to the vote emphasized establishing local procedures consistent with state guidance; Dr. Darrell Brown said staff will work with the board on implementing details and communications to parents. The board did not attach any additional conditions in the public record for this policy at the time of the vote.
