As of April 22, 2024, authorities are investigating “misuse” of medication by an Arlington Heights School District 25 school nurse.Nine children – so far – are at the center of an investigation into an Arlington Heights school nurse’s alleged “misuse” of prescription medications that were supposed to be administered to students.
Fentanyl is described by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as a “potent” synthetic opioid used for pain management. An overdose can lead to death. The nurse has been put on administrative leave, Arlington Heights School District 25 officials explained in the release. Authorities confirmed the children are, as of today, doing OK.
Orlando confirmed that only one school nurse is the focus of the probe. He said the police department is aware of nine students impacted, to date. “We have evidence that the school did not properly dispense children’s prescription medication, and, in fact, children were given substitute medications,” according to a statement from the law firm.
For children who take prescription medications, families can complete forms to authorize the school nurse to administer it during the school day. School officials said the district reached out to the families of Westgate students who had given such permission.
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