Yes.  Students in special education or with Section 504 plans have the right to self-administer medication if their individualized plans require it. ^[1]  

But, students in general education may also self-administer medication. As long as the district receives certain written statements from your child’s health provider and you, they can carry and self-administer prescription auto-injectable epinephrine or inhaled asthma medication for asthma.  The student’s physician or surgeon’s statement shall include the medication’s name, method, amount and administration time schedules.  You will be required to give your written consent that your child may self-administer and that school staff may communicate directly with your child’s health care providers.  In addition, districts may provide epinephrine auto-injectors to trained personnel to provide emergency medical aid to persons experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. ^[2]  

In addition, if your child has diabetes and is able to self-test and monitor their blood glucose level, they will be allowed to test their level and provide diabetes self-care at school, upon your written request.  This can occur in the classroom or any other area of the school, during any school-related activity and (upon your specific request) in a private location. You will also need to provide authorization from their health care provider.^[3] 

You will also need to provide a liability release (waiver) in the event your child suffers an adverse reaction from self-administration. ^[4] A general release from civil liability would not protect a school district from liability for injuries resulting from a staff person’s negligence.  Any document describing a particular health care service involving school staff must be very clear as to how the service is to be performed.  Districts may provide volunteer school personnel with training on emergency medical assistance for students with diabetes who experience severe hypoglycemia. ^[5]  There is no requirement that anyone volunteer for this training.  A copy of the California Department of Education (CDE) Legal Advisory, Sample 504 Plan and Sample Diabetes Medical Management Plan are available at  https://dredf.org/important-information-diabetes-care-school-california/.    

1. 5 C.C.R. Sec. 610(d).[↩]
2. Cal. Ed. Code Sec. 49414(a).[↩]
3. Cal. Ed. Code Sec. 49414.5(c).[↩]
4. Cal. Ed. Code Secs. 49423(b)(2) & 49423.1(b)(2).[↩]
5. Cal. Ed. Code Sec. 49414.5(a).[↩]