My Child Got Abused At School

Hi Reddit,

I need advice regarding my child’s asthma medication at school

• Background: My child carries their own asthma inhaler at school with prior doctor authorization. The doctor provided documentation to the school three months ago, confirming that my child can self-administer medication as needed (“PRN”).
• Issue: The school nurse insists on having a detailed schedule and dosage instructions from the doctor, even though asthma attacks are random and “as needed”. The nurse has:
  1. Contacted the doctor without my knowledge or consent to request detailed medication instructions.
  2. Claimed that my previous documentation was “not received” or “not official” and demanded new copies, even after I showed email screenshots proving the doctor note had submitted with the date stated three months ago.
  3. Rejected the doctor note with self carrying and self administer, saying it “does not comply with school regulations.”
• Additional concerns:
  • My child has been mocked at school by staff, being told that they “know what an asthma attack looks like and that the child is faking it.”
  • The school is now threatening that my child cannot carry their inhaler unless the nurse receives this new schedule/dosage sheet.
• Questions:
  1. Is the school nurse’s behavior legal, given that they contacted the doctor without parental consent?
  2. Can my child legally continue to carry and self-administer their inhaler at school while we dispute this?
  3. What steps can I take to stop the school from overstepping parental rights and ensure my child’s medical needs are respected?
  4. Location: CA, USA

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.