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Article: 'Daily dose' restriction goes too far, some say Proposal on drug- like substances in schools would limit quantities
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- September 17, 2009
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By ISRAL DEBRUIN
Elmbrook administrators have relaxed a proposed policy change
aimed at limiting the types of medications students can carry in
school, but some School Board members said the would-be rules are
still too strict.
The latest version of the policy would limit students to carrying
no more than a daily dose of some over-the-counter cough and allergy
medicines "for legitimate personal use."
Board member Meg Wartman said the policy remains too rigid and
suggested dropping the "daily dose" limit.
"To me, (for legitimate personal use) is all it needs to say,"
she said.
New definition less restrictive
In July, administrators recommended the board define the "drug-
like substances" ...