It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that students with asthma or anaphylaxis are afforded the opportunity to self-administer prescribed medications during the school day, at school sponsored activities, and in transit to or from school or school sponsored activities.  In order for that opportunity to be given, the following must be in place: 

1. The student’s parent or guardian shall submit a written request and other documentation required by the district; 

2. The student’s prescribing health care provider must provide a written treatment plan; and 

3. The student shall demonstrate to the prescribing health care provider and the school’s professional registered nurse the competence to responsibly possess and correctly self-administer prescribed medications.  

The Superintendent or his/her designee is authorized to establish procedures to implement this policy and follow emergency rescue procedures outlined in the most recent state guidelines for asthma and life threatening allergies.