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Administering Medication at School
Every effort should be made to administer all medication at home, however the School Board recognizes that students with special needs may require essential, prescribed medication during school hours. Essential medications are those drugs prescribed by a physician which are necessary to combat life-threatening reactions or those which a student requires in order to remain in school.
The Superintendent shall establish regulations for the administration of medication to students by staff while they are at school.
Permission form for OTC Meds (PDF)
According to New Mexico law, all students are required to provide proof of immunization prior to or at the time of enrollment. A DT booster is required every ten years. Since most students receive one around age 5, a booster is required at approximately age 15. All current immunizations required by the state are listed on the LAHS web page at
Documentation of required immunizations by a medical provider or public health official must be brought to the school nurse before September 1, 2008 in order for the student to attend school. Students who have not been immunized will not be permitted to attend school.
Students who take medication at school need to have a physician’s order for their medication on file in the Health Room. This policy applies whether the student carries the medication or is self-administered by the student when supervised by the nurse or administered by the nurse. At no time will a student be allowed to carry a medication that is classified as a controlled substance (Ritalin, Dexedrine, Tylenol with Codeine and the like). If you have questions, feel free to call 663-2530.
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