Health Services

California Education Code 49423, 48980 requires that parents of students who need medication during school hours must do the following:

1. Present a written statement from the student's physician detailing the method, amount, and time schedule for taking the medication including self-administered medication. This includes prescribed, over-the-counter, and herbal medication.
2. Present a written statement from the student's parent/guardian requesting the District to assist the student in taking the prescribed medication including self-administered medication.
3. Parent must bring the medication in the original container, properly labeled by the pharmacy (students cannot transport medication). Over-the-counter medication must be in the original box/container.
4. In the case of self-administered auto-injectable epinephrine and inhaled asthma medication: the physician must confirm, in writing, that the pupil is able to self-administer the prescribed medication and the parent/guardian of the pupil must complete a written statement consenting to the self-administration and releasing the school district and school personnel from civil liability if the self-administering pupil suffers an adverse reaction as a result of self-administering medication pursuant to this paragraph.
5. The written statements and authorizations for exchange of information between the school district and physician must be provided.

Please refer to the forms listed below. MVSD medication forms meet the "written statement" requirements mentioned above.

Medication Authorization (English)

Medication Authorization (Spanish)

Please review the link above for policies for temporary exclusion of students from school. You are encouraged to call the Health Office with health information that concerns your child any time during the school year.

HEALTH SCREENINGS

Pursuant to California Education Code Sections 49452-49455, students shall have their vision and hearing tested by qualified personnel authorized by the school district. In addition, students at the middle school level shall receive scoliosis screening conducted by qualified personnel that complies with the California Department of Education standards.

All students shall be tested for hearing deficiencies and for visual acuity during the kindergarten year, or upon first entry into a California school, and in grades 2, 5, and 8. The vision appraisal shall include tests for visual acuity, including both distance and near point, as well as color vision; however, color vision shall be appraised once and only for male students after reaching grade 1.

Evaluation of a student may be waived at the parent/guardian's request if the parent/guardian presents a certificate from an authorized health care provider specifying the results of an examination for the specific type of screening being waived. In the event that any deficiencies are found, parents shall receive a written notice including an explanation of the health screening conducted and the results of the screening.