Release of medication

Sec. 18. (a) This section does not apply to medication possessed by a student for self-administration under IC 20-33-8-13. (b) Medication that is possessed by a school for administration during school hours or at school functions for a student may be released to: (1) the student's parent; or (2) an individual who is: (A) at least eighteen (18) years of age; and (B) designated in writing by the student's parent to receive the medication. (c) A school corporation may send home medication that is possessed by a school for administration during school hours or at school functions with a student if the student's parent provides written permission for the student to receive the medication. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-22.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.76-2005, SEC.4.