§302A-853  Administration of medication.  (a)  School health assistants, and public school employees and agents trained by a health care professional employed or contracted by the department, may assist students by administering oral, nasal, and topical medication, and in emergency situations, other premeasured medication; provided that:

     (1)  If the student receiving the medication is a minor, a parent or guardian requests and authorizes the administration of medication;

     (2)  The medication has been prescribed by a physician or physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 453, an advanced practice registered nurse with prescriptive authority licensed pursuant to chapter 457, or by another licensed health care practitioner with prescriptive authority;

     (3)  The administration of the medication is with the approval of a health care professional within the department, department of health, or health care service as defined in section 323D-2 pursuant to a written agreement with the department; and

     (4)  The administration of the medication is necessary for the health of the student and for the student's attendance at school.

     (b)  For purposes of this section, "health care professional" means a physician, surgeon, and other professional licensed pursuant to chapter 453, or nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 457. [L 2007, c 105, pt of §2; am L 2012, c 134, §2; am L 2023, c 173, §4; am L 2025, c 136, §2]