San Dieguito Union High School District

When there is good reason to believe that a student is suffering from a recognized contagious or infectious disease, the student will be sent home and will not be permitted to return until the school nurse is satisfied that contagious or infectious disease does not exist. (Education Code 49451/48980)  A physician's note may be required. Contact the District Nurse for more information.  

 

Parents are required to inform the school nurse if a child is on continuing medication for a non-episodic condition. (Education Code 49480)  The school nurse or other designated school staff may assist your student in taking medication. Medication will only be administered at school if there is written consent from the physician and parent.  The physician shall provide written instructions detailing the method, amount, time, and route for taking the medication.  For more information, please call the school Health Tech.  Parents are to pick up unused medication at the end of the school year.  Prescriptions for medications to be taken at school must be written by a licensed physician in the United States. Prescriptions originating in any other country will not be accepted.  (Education Code 49423.1)

 

Students may carry and self-administer inhaled asthma medications and/or use an Epi-Pen provided the physician and parent forms have been filled out and reside with the school Health Tech. Staff will use the following guidelines:

 

Diabetes - The school nurse may supervise Insulin injections. The parent may supply/purchase all durable medical equipment needed.  

 

Asthmatics Students may carry their inhalers with them.  If the student is irresponsible in its use, the inhaler may be kept at the Health Tech's office.