Leander ISD Insider

Dear families,

We are reaching out to update you on an important, State-Mandated change* to the administration of Over-The-Counter medications during the school day.

Administration of OTC medications during the school day REQUIRE a medical provider AND parent/guardian signature. This includes but is not limited to: Ibuprofen or acetaminophen, oral or topical allergy medication, insect bite or burn-gel.

*In May 2024, the Leander ISD School Board approved updates to Board Policy FFAC (Local) supporting the Health Services Department alignment with best practices according to the Nursing Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing which state, “Nurses do not take original orders from patients, including their parents or other responsible persons, for the administration of medications in Texas.”

To view the LISD Standing orders and opt out options please visit the LISD Health Services web page.

Standing Orders:

Leander Health Services has Over-the-Counter Standing orders that each student can assess during the school day as long as parent/guardian has not opted-out during registration.

• Over-the-Counter Standing Orders

Opt-Out Option:

If you prefer your child not to have access to OTC standing order medications during the school day, please use the links below to opt-out. These registration links enable each campus nurse to generate an up-to-date report with the names of students whose parents/guardians have opted-out.

• New Students to Leander ISD

• Returning Student Verification

If you have any questions, please reach out to your campus nurse.