KEEPING OUR STUDENTS AND FACULTY PROTECTED, HEALTHY, AND UPDATED

  • Immunization Requirements This Link will direct you to the Texas Department of Health Services website where you will find helpful information regarding immunization requirements. Click here for a list of local health departments who offer vaccines to the general public for a minimal cost.

  • Meningitis Information for Students & Parents - In the 86th Legislature, HB 3884 required the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to create procedures for school districts to provide information relating to bacterial meningitis to students and parents. This requirement was previously assigned to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). DSHS has created a website with bacterial meningitis information aimed at students and parents.

Department of State Health Services School Immunizations Exemption Information

Food Allergy Plan and Form

Food Allergy Management Plan

Food Allergy Form

Medication Administration

The Texas Board of Nursing has given guidance to school nurses regarding this practice, and over-the-counter medications will no longer be given by licensed nursing staff without a physician authorization and parent authorization. The Texas Nurse Practice Act further explains the requirement here: NPA 301.002(2)(C).

Only medications that are necessary for a student’s medical care will be administered at school. There are some occasions where medication is required for students and cannot be adequately given at home. In these cases, with a written request from a parent or guardian and physician authorization, school personnel can give the medication.

Please note: all medications require a physician’s authorization annually. This includes over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Yantis ISD understands this is a shift in previous practice, and we will continue to support our students’ health and learning needs while at school while incorporating this practice standard.

Medication Administration Parent Authorization

Medication Administration Doctor Authorization

Yantis ISD District Contact:

Stacie Gammill, RN

(903) 383-2462 ext. 111

sgammill@yantisisd.net