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▪ Pursuant to School Board P-5.321 and upon receipt of “Authorization for Medication/Treatment Form” students
are allowed to carry the following medical supplies on their person and attend to the management of their health
condition:
o Metered dose inhaler for asthma
o Diabetic supplies and equipment
o Enzyme supplements for pancreatic insufficiency
o Epinephrine auto-injector
o Over-the-counter medication regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration to treat
headaches. The student shall be exempt from the requirement of an “Authorization for
Medication/Treatment Form” for use of the medication to relieve headaches if the parent/guardian
consent for the student to self-administer the medication.

Collaborative Community Health Programs
The School District of Palm Beach County partners with the county health department and approved professional health
associations to provide specific initiatives targeting health needs of students within our county. The following programs
provide support within the school setting.
▪ Dental Prevention Initiatives
o Fluoride “Swish” Mouth Rinse Program at participating schools in grades K-5 provides a daily rinse
program in areas of the county with less than recommended fluoride levels in their water supply
o Dental Sealant Program in 2 grade provides preventive dental care on the “Tooth Fairy” bus at eligible
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schools within our county

Health and Accident Insurance
The School District of Palm Beach County does not pay for medical treatment due to student accidents during the school
day or aftercare programs. The following resources are available to parents. If parents want insurance coverage, it must
be established in advance of an accident
o Florida KidCare - Health insurance application cards are sent home with every student at the beginning of the
school year
● Contact through website: www.floridakidcare.org
● Call: 1-888-540-5437
o School Insurance of Florida – Accident plan applications are available at every school
● Contact through website: www.schoolinsuranceofflorida.com
● Call: 1-407-798-0290 or 1-800-432-6915
o Private insurance

School Health Program Contacts
o Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County, Division of Community & School Health
● Website:http://palmbeach.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/school-health/index.html
● Contact phone number: 561-671-4175
o Health Care District of Palm Beach County, School Health Program
● Website: http://www.hcdpbc.org
● Contact phone number: 561-659-1270
o School District of Palm Beach County, Department of Equity and Wellness
● Website: https://www.palmbeachschools.org/departments/equity-and-wellness
● Contact phone number: 561-681-3796

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