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When Schools Punish Sick Children Who Miss School: A Game Plan

WebChronic health problems and medical appointments forced her to miss many school days this year. She made up all her work and has no incomplete assignments. …

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Section 504 and ADA: Protecting Children with Disabilties from

WebFree Pubs. l. Info from OCR. Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 ensures that the child with a disability …

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Long COVID under Section 504 and IDEA: A Resource Guide for …

WebMany children and young adults who planned to return to school in the fall struggle to recover from “long COVID.” The terms “long COVID” and “long haul COVID” …

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Protections For Parents

WebThe Family and Medical Leave Act, abbreviated as FMLA, is a federal law which provides important job protections to parents who take time off from work to be with children …

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Paraprofessionals: HEALTH PARAPROFESSIONAL Wrightslaw Way

WebParaprofessionals: HEALTH PARAPROFESSIONAL. Posted on 04/02/2018 by Community — 5 Comments ↓. Nancy: What are the responsibilities of a health …

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Is the School Required to Make Up Missed Services

WebAnswer: Yes. IEP teams may, but are not required to, include distance learning plans in a child’s IEP that could be triggered and implemented during a selective closure due to a …

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The School Insists We Medicate My Daughter! Wrightslaw Way

WebWrightslaw on 04/11/2024 at 4:06 PM said: WandalizL: In 2004, Congress reauthorized the IDEA and prohibited school personnel from requiring a child to obtain a …

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Absences: UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FOR 504 MENTAL HEALTH …

WebStudents in our district are given a “free / excused” day if they go to an IHSA finals event as long as they check-in with the teacher in charge. In many instances, these …

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Allergies and Anaphylaxis

WebSabrina's Law, an act to prevent anaphylactic pupils, enacted in Canada on June 13, 2005. Free Publications. Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies In Schools and …

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Toileting: IS SCHOOL REQUIRED TO ASSIST CHILD WITH …

WebAngela on 08/15/2018 at 5:33 PM said: Yes, many districts hire health aides to meet the needs of students who need diaper changes. But I think an occasional …

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Is a Child with ADD/ADHD Eligible for Special Education

WebMany readers write to ask if children with disabilities, including children with ADD/ADHD, are eligible for special education services. For many, the answer is a clear "Yes!" For others, …

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Can an IEP List More than One Disability

WebThe IEP is an individualized program based on your child’s unique needs. The special ed statute (IDEA) and regulations do not say that a child’s IEP can be limited …

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8 Frequently Asked Questions about Compensatory Education

WebDownload 8 Frequently Asked Questions About Compensatory Education in the Time of COVID-19 (6 pages) from the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates …

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Can We Include a Health Care Plan in My Child’s IEP

WebThere is no need to write a separate Section 504 Plan. You should be able to include all needed accommodations in your daughter’s IEP. Create a Health Care Plan. …

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DOE Guidance on Legal Obligations for Extracurricular Activities

WebIn August 2011, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report that underscored that access to, and participation in, extracurricular …

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Wrightslaw Law and Advocacy Training Coming to Lincroft, NJ!

WebResources 4 Children, LLC., welcomes you to New Jersey! On February 19, 2015, Pete Wright, Esq., will present a one-day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and …

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RIGHTSLAW SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW AND ADVOCACY …

WebThis program is designed to meet the needs of parents, advocates, attorneys, educators, health care providers, and others who represent the interests of children with disabilities …

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Special Ed Advocate Newsletter, January 18, 2005 (Issue 294

Web1. Complaint Ends Confusion about Highly Qualified Special Ed Teachers. Although the No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law three years ago, many states and school …

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Special Ed Advocate Newsletter, November 23, 2004 (Issue 287

WebThe Special Ed Advocate Newsletter from Wrightslaw. At Wrightslaw, our goals are to help you gain the information and skills you need navigate the changing world of special …

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ILLINOIS FOOD ALLERGY EMERGENCY PLAN

Web− Save food eaten before the reaction, place in a plastic zipper bag (e.g., Ziploc bag) and freeze for analysis. − If food was provided by school cafeteria, review food labels with …

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