(a) School health assistants may assist students by administering oral, nasal, and topical medication, and in emergency situations, other premeasured medication; provided that:

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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 302A-853

  • attendance: means a student is physically present in school after enrollment. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 302A-101
  • Department: means the department of education. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 302A-101
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(1) If the student receiving the medication is a minor, a parent or guardian requests and authorizes the administration of medication;
(2) The medication has been prescribed by a licensed physician, as defined in section 334-1, or by a practitioner with prescriptive authority;
(3) The administration of the medication is with the approval of a health care professional within the department, department of health, or health care service as defined in section 323D-2 pursuant to a written agreement with the department; and
(4) The administration of the medication is necessary for the health of the student and for the student’s attendance at school.
(b) For purposes of this section, “health care professional” means a physician, surgeon, and other professional licensed pursuant to chapter 453, or nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 457.

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