[wagglebee]

I agree. I could also see where it would make sense to have the parents sign a release where they would specify EXACTLY what OTC medications their child can be given (asprin, mydol, etc.) and the school be LIMITED to what is on the list. But I really don’t see the harm in allowing older students (say 12 and up) to have things like asprin or Advil in their backpacks or purses.

[Froufrou]

But I really don’t see the harm in allowing older students (say 12 and up) to have things like asprin or Advil in their backpacks or purses.

I think the trouble may stem from 1) kids bringing parents' Rx drugs w/o premission, OR 2) kids emptying contents of 'gelcaps' and putting in whatever they want, i.e. illegal drug. The way some used to empty tobacco from cigarettes and fill the paper with marijuana so it looked like an ordinary cigarette.