The law that regulates the administration of medication in the school is the same as that that applies to hospitals and other institutions. The school cannot dispense or allow any child to take any medication without written permission from a physician and a parent. This includes both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. If you anticipate or find that your child must take medicine during school hours, please obtain a copy of the medication policy and a form from the health office. All medicine that comes to school should be turned into the health office immediately upon arrival and must be in the original prescription bottle or package.