NYSED Guidelines

Guidelines for Medication Management in Schools (NYSED 10/22)
Provides local educational agencies with a framework for developing policies and procedures that meet the requirements for medication administration in a school setting, both public and non-public, as defined in New York State laws and regulations.

NYSED Memos

Clarification on Insulin Pumps (NYSED 03/12)
Clarifies the operation of students’ insulin pumps, specifically related to the role of medically unlicensed school personnel.
Please Note: When changing the infusion set, the original tubing, which is already primed and connected to the reservoir, stays in place. It is attached to the new infusion set (needle or cannula). 

Clarification on Medication Storage in Schools (NYSED 08/10)  

Administration of Medications to Students During School-Sponsored Events by Parent/Guardian Designee (NYSED 09/09)  

Ritalin (NYSED 08/02)

School Executive's Bulletin-EMSC Blood Glucose Monitoring (NYSED 01/01)
Students must be allowed to test their blood glucose anytime and anywhere and school staff may assist with this task.

Policy Guidance: Tablet Splitting (NYSED 01/00)

Medication Disposal Recommendations for Schools (NYSDEC/NYSED)
This memo provides guidance on the disposal of medication for schools. 

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