Child Migraine School Plan Checklist
Updated: 2026-06-03

This checklist is educational. Medication and school instructions should come from the child's clinician and school policies.

Share with school:

- Child's usual migraine symptoms
- Red-flag symptoms that need urgent action
- Parent or guardian contacts
- Clinician contact, if appropriate
- Medication instructions from the clinician
- Where medication is stored
- Whether the child may carry medication
- Food or hydration needs
- Light sensitivity needs
- Sound sensitivity needs
- Screen sensitivity needs

Possible supports:

- Access to water
- Access to a snack
- Rest in a quiet low-light space
- Sunglasses, hat, or screen dimming when appropriate
- Reduced screen exposure during attacks
- Nurse office plan
- Makeup work plan
- Test rescheduling plan after severe attacks
- Physical education or sports adjustment during an attack
- Transportation plan if the child cannot safely remain at school

Track:

- Attack date and time
- Symptoms
- Medication used at school
- Whether symptoms improved
- Missed class time
- Missed assignments or tests
- Possible trigger context