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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The parent or legal guardian of any public school pupil on a continuing medication regimen for a nonepisodic condition, shall inform the school nurse or other designated certificated school employee of the medication being taken, the current dosage, and the name of the supervising physician. With the consent of the parent or legal guardian of the pupil, the school nurse may communicate with the physician and may counsel with the school personnel regarding the possible effects of the drug on the child's physical, intellectual, and social behavior, as well as possible behavioral signs and symptoms of adverse side effects, omission, or overdose. The superintendent of each school district shall be responsible for informing parents of all pupils of the requirements of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Education Code - EDC § 49480 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/education-code/edc-sect-49480/
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