District Of Columbia § 38-651.09 - Storage of medication.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 38-651.09 — Storage of medication., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-651.09. Storage of medication.
38-651.09A school may procure medication for the treatment of asthma, anaphylaxis, or other illness for use in emergency circumstances. The medication shall be properly stored and maintained in an easily accessible location.
A school may receive medication to store for the treatment of asthma, anaphylaxis, or other illness from the responsible person for a student with a valid medication action plan.
The medication shall be:
Properly stored at the school in a location to which the student has immediate access in case of an emergency; and
Labeled with the:
Name of the student;
Name of the medication;
Dosage;
Time of administration; and
Duration of medication.
No school shall be required to store more than a 3-school-day supply of medication for any one student.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does D.C. Code § 38-651.09 cover?
Section 38-651.09 ("Storage of medication.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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