Common use of Student Medication Clause in Contracts

Student Medication. Bargaining unit members are not required to administer or dispense prescription or non-prescription medication to students. However, bargaining unit members may provide assistance to students in an emergency situation such as by administering medication, and may dispense or make medication available to a student for student self-administration provided a completed and signed School Medication Authorization Form is on file. No reprisals shall be taken by the Board against any member who chooses to not administer or dispense medication. Consistent with its obligations under the School Code, if a bargaining unit member chooses to administer or dispense medication to a student, the Board shall insure, defend, and indemnify bargaining unit members against damages sought for negligent or wrongful acts related to the administration or dispensing of medication to students. Whenever a bargaining unit member volunteers to dispense medication or make medication available to a student for self-administration, such action shall be deemed in the scope of the bargaining unit member’s employment.

Student Medication. ‌ Bargaining unit members are not required to administer or dispense prescription or non-prescription medication to students. However, bargaining unit members may provide assistance to students in an emergency situation such as by administering medication, and may dispense or make medication available to a student for student self-administration provided a completed and signed School Medication Authorization Form is on file. No reprisals shall be taken by the Board against any member who chooses to not administer or dispense medication. Consistent with its obligations under the School Code, if a bargaining unit member chooses to administer or dispense medication to a student, the Board shall insure, defend, and indemnify bargaining unit members against damages sought for negligent or wrongful acts related to the administration or dispensing of medication to students. Whenever a bargaining unit member volunteers to dispense medication or make medication available to a student for self-administration, such action shall be deemed in the scope of the bargaining unit member’s employment.