Georgetown ISD students needing to take over-the-counter medications during the school day may soon need signatures from both a parent and medical provider, following a policy update under consideration by the district's board of trustees.
What you need to know
Trustees will in August consider a policy update to align the district's health services department with best practices per the Nursing Practice Act and Texas Board of Nursing. This update requires both the signatures of a medical provider as well as a parent or guardian for the administration of over-the-counter medications, including:
- Ibuprofen or acetaminophen
- Oral or topical allergy medication
- Insect bite or burn gel
Additional information about district health services is available here.
