Asthma remains one of the most common chronic diseases among children, significantly impacting school attendance and student performance. Implementing a stock asthma medication program is a significant step toward safeguarding the health of students with asthma. However, schools often face several barriers in establishing and maintaining these programs. In 2023, the American Lung Association convened experts in asthma management in schools to develop comprehensive guidance for implementing stock asthma medication programs. The following resources address key challenges and provide strategic solutions for schools looking to implement or enhance their programs. Each guide focuses on a specific aspect of implementation: funding, obtaining medications and supplies, training personnel, raising awareness among stakeholders, and managing data collection and reporting. These documents serve as starting points and should be tailored to meet your school's specific needs while ensuring compliance with local and state regulations.
Getting Started
Program Implementation
The Guidance Documents were supported by Grant Number 6NU38OT000292, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services.
Page last updated: January 9, 2025
