Policy 3419 - Self-Administration Of Asthma And Anaphylaxis Medications

Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that may involve systems of the entire body. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical treatment and follow-up care by an allergist/immunologist. 

It is the policy of the Richland School Board that students with asthma or anaphylaxis are afforded the opportunity to self-administer prescribed medications. The student’s parent or guardian will submit a written request and other documentation as required by the school. The student’s prescribing healthcare provider must provide a written treatment plan. 

The student must demonstrate competence to possess and self-administer prescribed medications during school and at school-sponsored events to the school’s professional registered nurse. 

The superintendent or designee will establish procedures that implement this policy and follow emergency rescue procedures outlined in the most recent edition of AMES: Asthma Management in Educational Settings, in cases of suspected asthma and the emergency rescue procedures outlined in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Guidelines for the Care of Students with Anaphylaxis (2009) in cases of suspected anaphylaxis. 

Legal References:

42 U.S.C. 280 Public Health Service Act 
42 U.S.C. 12212 Section 521 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
34 CFT Part 104 Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
RCW 28A.210.370 Students with Asthma 
RCW 28A.210.380 Anaphylaxis-Policy Guidelines-Procedures- Reports 
 
Cross Reference:
 
3420 – Anaphylaxis Prevention and Response 
3416 – Medication at School 
2162 – Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
2161 – Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students 
 

Adoption:

Adopted: November 22, 2005 

Revised: May 14, 2024