13-32-11. Student self-administration of prescription asthma and anaphylaxis medication.
Any student with asthma or anaphylaxis may possess and self-administer prescription medication while on school property or at a school-related event or activity if:
(1)The prescription medication has been prescribed for that student as indicated by the prescription label on the medication;
(2)The self-administration is done in compliance with the prescription or written instructions from the student's physician or other licensed health care provider; and
(3)A parent of the student provides to the school:
(a)Written authorization, signed by the parent, for the student to self-administer prescription medication while on school property or at a school-related event or activity;
(b)A written statement, signed by the parent, in which the parent releases the school district and its employees and agents from liability for an injury arising from the student's self-administration of prescription medication while on school property or at a school-related event or activity unless in cases of wanton or willful misconduct;
(c)A written statement from the student's physician or other licensed health care provider, signed by the physician or provider, that states:
(i)The student has asthma or anaphylaxis or both, and is capable of self-administering the prescription medication;
(ii)The name and purpose of the medication;
(iii)The prescribed dosage for the medication;
(iv)The times at which or circumstances under which the medication may be administered; and
(v)The period for which the medication is prescribed.
The physician's or provider's statement must be kept on file in the office of the school nurse of the school the student attends or, if there is not a school nurse, in the office of the principal of the school the student attends.
Source: SL 2010, ch 93, ยง2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 32 - Supervision Of Students And Conduct Of School
Section 13-32-1 - Disciplinary authority over students on school premises.
Section 13-32-3 - Reference for psychiatric treatment prohibited without parents' consent.
Section 13-32-4.2 - Procedure for suspension--Appeal--Hearing.
Section 13-32-4.3 - Effect of student's suspension or expulsion on enrollment.
Section 13-32-4.4 - Early reinstatement of expelled student.
Section 13-32-4.5 - Conditions for early reinstatement.
Section 13-32-4.7 - Due process procedures--Promulgation of early reinstatement rules.
Section 13-32-5 - Injury to school property as ground for suspension or expulsion.
Section 13-32-6 - Disturbance of school as misdemeanor.
Section 13-32-8 - School safety patrols--Insurance coverage.
Section 13-32-9.1 - Consequences imposed by local school districts.
Section 13-32-9.2 - Reduced suspensions--Minimum requirements--Commencement of suspension.
Section 13-32-10 - Definition of terms regarding self-administration of medication.
Section 13-32-11 - Student self-administration of prescription asthma and anaphylaxis medication.
Section 13-32-12 - Disciplinary action regarding self-administration of medication.
Section 13-32-13 - Applicability of provisions regarding self-administration of medication.
Section 13-32-14 - Adoption of bullying policy.
Section 13-32-15 - Bullying defined.
Section 13-32-16 - Bullying policy requirements.
Section 13-32-17 - Action for damages from bullying--Immunity for reporting.
Section 13-32-18 - Incidents involving electronic devices .
Section 13-32-19 - Model bullying policy.
Section 13-32-20 - Policy for school district employees on use of restraint and seclusion.