Question

students may take prescribed medication and over - the - counter drugs during school hours provided that the appropriate district forms for such purposes are completed, signed, and on file. the purpose of this policy is twofold: to establish a safe and effective means whereby students may take needed medication at school and to ensure that the protection of all students will be maintained.
—preventive measures and mandatory procedures for students who violate laws regarding drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other intoxicants, los angeles unified school district
what is the purpose of the plan described in this passage?
○ to provide students with medications only in the case of emergencies
○ to provide a way for students to take nonprescription drugs only
○ to allow students over the age of 18 to take prescription drugs
○ to allow students to take any drugs they are legally allowed to take at school

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: The passage says the plan is for students to take needed medication (not just emergencies), so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The plan includes both prescribed and over - the - counter drugs, not just nonprescription, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: The passage doesn't mention age (18 or otherwise) as a factor, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: The passage states the policy allows students to take needed medication (prescribed or over - the - counter) at school as long as proper forms are filed, which means allowing students to take any drugs they are legally allowed to take at school.

Answer:

D. to allow students to take any drugs they are legally allowed to take at school