Students may bring cough drops to school with a parent/guardian note, giving permission for the child to use the cough drops at school:

Cough Drops for K-6th students: Students are asked to bring the cough drops and note to the nurse, so that the cough drops, and note can be stored in the health office. When students feel that they need a cough drop, they should report to the nurse. The nurse will administer up to three cough drops a day; additionally, cough drops will not be given if the student is going to lunch, recess or gym class. Students may come back after completing lunch, recess or gym to obtain a cough drop. Unused cough drops will be returned to students at the end of each school year. Elementary nurses are not able to administer cough drops to students without a personal supply.

Cough Drops for 7-12th students: Students are encouraged to bring cough drops from home. Students are asked to bring the cough drops and parent note to the nurse for the nurse to sign. Students should keep the cough drops and note on their persons. The middle and high school nurses may administer cough drops to students according to the Standing Orders for School Nurses. Up to three cough drops will be administered during the school day and cough drops will be administered no more than three consecutive days.

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