Parental consent/release in writing is required annually and must be accompanied by:     

• Current emergency action plan signed by a physician including authorization for self-management of asthma/anaphylaxis at school.
• We strongly recommend you allow us to keep an extra supply of your child's medications at school.

PARENT/GUARDIAN: By signing below, you acknowledge the following:

1. You are requesting that your child be allowed to self-manage his asthma or allergy condition at school.

2. You have confidence that your child has the knowledge and skills need to self-manage his asthma or allergy condition at school.

3. You understand that you are not required to make this request on behalf of your child. Your child may utilize the dean of students' office for asthma and allergy cares. Your child may request assistance from qualified school personnel at any time during the school day.

4. If your child injures school personnel or another student as a result of misuse of asthma or allergy supplies, you shall be responsible for any and all cost associated with such injury.

5. The school and its employees are not liable for any injury or death arising from a student's self-management of his or her asthma or allergy condition.

6. You will indemnify and hold harmless the school and its employees and agents against any claim arising from a student's self-management of his or her asthma or allergy.

STUDENT: By signing below, you agree that you understand:

1. You must not share, or allow another student to handle, your medications or supplies.

2. You will notify the dean of students' office when you have used your medication.

3. If you don't feel better after using your medication, you will seek help from school personnel.

Reference: Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-224 (2006