West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 126 - Education
Title 126 - PROCEDURAL RULE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Series 126-027 - Medication Administration (2422.8)
Section 126-27-3 - Application

Universal Citation: 126 WV Code of State Rules 126-27-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024

3.1. These regulations apply to school nurses, administrators, other authorized school employees, contracted school nurses, and contracted licensed health care providers (as specified in W. Va. Code § 18-5-22a) administering medication to students in the West Virginia public school system.

3.2. County boards of education shall develop or amend medication administration policies to meet or exceed the standards set forth in W. Va. Code § 18-5-22a as well as the components set forth in this policy.

3.3. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) may issue and periodically update advisories to provide guidance on the administration of medication to students in the West Virginia public school system.

3.4. This policy shall not impact the operating procedures of School Based Health Centers. It is not the intent of this policy to interfere with existing policies and procedures of health care providers managing School Based Health Centers.

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