Clinic

If a student must take medication during school hours, the student’s parent must provide the medication. All prescription medication, whether prescription or nonprescription, must be kept in the nurse’s office and be administered by the nurse or another authorized district employee. Prescription medications must be brought to and picked up at the clinic by a parent or guardian where it will be inventoried with the parent or guardian. Neither prescriptions or non-prescription medications from foreign countries will be administered. When administering prescription medicines, the school district must have a written statement from a physician or dentist licensed to practice in the United States. Prescription medication will not be administered to students until the school nurse receives the written physician statement.

Nonprescription or Over The Counter (OTC) medications at the elementary school level will be kept in the nurse’s office and administered by the nurse or another authorized district employee. At this level, these medications must be brought to and picked up at the clinic by a parent or guardian where it will be inventoried with the parent or guardian. At the secondary school level, students may carry their over the counter medications, if in the original container and not shared with others. Some Intermediate level schools may request the student take their over the counter medication in the school clinic.

To make a written medication request, the Klein ISD Medication Authorization Form is available from the school clinic. If the circumstances are questionable, the school employee reserves the right to deny the parent's request.   All prescriptions must be filled by a pharmacist licensed to practice in the United States At the end of the school year any leftover medicine or associated supplies not picked up by the parent will be destroyed.

This is an excerpt from the Klein ISD Student Handbook, please refer to the handbook for the full statement on medication in the school setting.

Medication Authorization Form

Student Handbook

Texas school and child-care facility immunization requirements are determined by the state legislature and set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, in conjunction with the Texas Education Agency. Maintaining adequate immunization rates in schools is critical to preventing disease outbreaks and ensuring the health of Texas children.

More Information at Klein ISD Health Services & Nursing
Texas Department of State Health Services

Anaphylaxis is a sudden, life threatening, severe allergic reaction. The most dangerous symptoms include breathing difficulties, a drop in blood pressure or shock.  While Klein ISD cannot guarantee an allergy-free environment at school, the district is committed to doing everything possible to ensure the safety of every child who has allergies.

Allergy Action Plan

Guidelines for Children at Risk of Anaphylaxis

Medication Authorization Form

Asthma is a chronic long tem lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Students with asthma may experience wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing.  Sometimes asthma symptoms are mild and go away on their own or after minimal treatment with asthma medicine. Other times, you feel fine, but you still have the disease and it can flare up at any time.

Asthma Action Plan

Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. Viral meningitis is most common and the least serious. Meningitis caused by bacteria is the most likely form of the disease to cause serious, long-term complications. It is an uncommon disease but requires urgent treatment with antibiotics to prevent permanent damage or death.

Bacterial Meningitis Information

Seizures are temporary changes in behavior caused by problems with the electrical and chemical activity of the brain. Seizures may look and feel different from one person to the next and what happens during a seizure depends on the area of brain affected. Epilepsy may also be called a “seizure disorder.” Seizures can be unpredictable and it is hard to tell how long they will last or what will happen during them. Some may start with minor symptoms, and then lead to a fall or a loss of consciousness; other seizures may end in just a few seconds.

Seizure Action Plan Packet

Seizure Action Plan

Medication Authorization Form

Vision screening is a simple test that indicates whether a child may or may not have a vision problem. This is important, as it’s estimated 80% of learning is visual.  Catching a vision problem early can have a profound effect on a child’s life.

In Klein ISD, students in Pre K, Kg, 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th and 7^th grades receive vision screening. As well as any student new to Klein ISD age 4 years through 12^th grade.   If students do not pass the screening, they should be taken to see an eye doctor, such as an optometrist. If you need help finding an eye doctor or need a voucher for a free appointment, contact your school nurse.

Following the eye doctor appointment, it is important to provide the school nurse with information on the outcome of the visit. Returning this form to the school nurse following the appointment helps the school support the student.