2012 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 15 Education
15-344 Administration of prescription, patent or proprietary medications by employees; civil immunity; definition
15-344. Administration of prescription, patent or proprietary medications by employees; civil immunity; definition
A. The school district governing board and the charter school governing body shall establish policies and procedures governing the administration of a prescription medication or a patent or proprietary medication to students by employees. In the case of a minor student, such administration shall only occur on the written request or authorization of a parent or legal guardian.
B. A school district, a charter school or employees of a school district and a charter school are immune from civil liability for the consequences of the good faith adoption and implementation of policies and procedures pursuant to this section.
C. For the purposes of this section, "administration of a prescription medication or a patent or proprietary medication" means the giving of a single dose of medication or the giving of a treatment package in its original container.
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