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Over the Counter Medication Authorization Form
Immunizations & Physicals

Over the Counter Medication Authorization Form

There are updated medical directives that stipulate that school health offices can no longer administer FDA-classified OTC products that have previously been available for student use with our Medical Director’s consent, including but not limited to petroleum jelly, antibiotic ointment, first aid antiseptic, alcohol prep pads, contact solution, and unscented hand/body lotion.

Going forward, for your child to receive FDA-classified OTC products in school (a comprehensive list is available here), a Treatment Authorization Form must be signed by BOTH a licensed healthcare provider AND a parent or guardian. This form is in addition to the Medication Authorization Form that is required for nursing staff to administer oral medications, including OTC medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, during the school day. Students with standing medication orders for oral medications will not be affected.

All emergency medications, including diphenhydramine (Benadryl), epinephrine (EpiPens), and opioid antagonists (Narcan), will still be available.

If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact your child's school nurse.

Immunizations & Physicals

In an effort to streamline the requests for medical documentation, please see the required medical documentation breakdown by grade.

NYSED requires a physical exam for new entrants and students in Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11; annually for interscholastic sports; and working papers as needed; or as required by the Committee on Special Education (CSE) or Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).

If you need assistance in obtaining a physical examination or immunization, please contact your school nurse, who can share resources with you.

Please use this physical exam form when taking your student for their annual physical.

Medication in School

All medications (prescription and over-the-counter) must adhere to these guidelines:

Any medication orders for any medication (OTC or RX) to be administered at school need to be renewed annually. This includes any “self-carry” medication
Medication administration in school requires a written order from a licensed prescriber along with written parental permission.
Medication must be brought in by a parent/guardian (adult) in the original container. Medications CAN NOT be brought to school by a student via the bus.

Health Forms

Policies

Additional information

A physical examination completed by your pediatrician meets the requirements for BCSD sports participation
Physicals are valid for 12 months from the date of the exam
Any medication orders for any medication (OTC or RX) to be administered at school need to be renewed annually. This includes any “self-carry” medication
Use of any orthopedic devices at school (crutches, CAM boot, cane, etc) requires a note from a doctor with the anticipated duration of need.
2026-27 NYS Health Survey: As part of a New York State health survey, students' weight status groups may be reported to the NYS Department of Health. Only summary information is reported; no student names or individual student information are included. Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child's information included may complete the opt-out form and return it to the school nurse.