§302A-853  Administration of medication.  (a)  School health assistants 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 licensed physician, as defined in section 334-1, or by a 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]