Allows schools and camps to administer over-the-counter medication to students and children with parental consent.

This bill amends the public health law and the education law to allow schools and camps to administer over-the-counter medications to students and children with written parental consent. The administration of such medications does not require input from a health professional. Schools and camps must maintain records of parental permission, student requests, or personnel determinations. The dose, route, and timing of medication administration must comply with FDA dosing instructions on the medication packaging.

Allows schools and camps to administer over-the-counter medication to students and children with parental consent.

This bill amends the public health law and the education law to allow schools and camps to administer over-the-counter medications to students and children with written parental consent. The administration of such medications does not require input from a health professional. Schools and camps must maintain records of parental permission, student requests, or personnel determinations. The dose, route, and timing of medication administration must comply with FDA dosing instructions on the medication packaging.