Section requires that school districts provide a free appropriate public education FAPE to qualified students in their jurisdictions who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. At the elementary and secondary school level, determining whether a child is a qualified disabled student under Section begins with the evaluation process. Section requires the use of evaluation procedures that ensure that children are not misclassified, unnecessarily labeled as having a disability, or incorrectly placed, based on inappropriate selection, administration, or interpretation of evaluation materials.
Once a student is identified as being eligible for regular or special education and related aids or services, a decision must be made regarding the type of services the student needs.
Public elementary and secondary schools must employ procedural safeguards regarding the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of persons who, because of disability, need or are believed to need special instruction or related services. Mail or Facsimile: You may mail or send by facsimile information to the address or phone number available at this link.
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General Information. Charter Schools. District Initiatives. School Boards. Curriculum Standards. Early Childhood Education. The ultimate goal of education for all students, with or without disabilities, is to give students the knowledge and compensating skills they will need to be able to function in life after graduation. However, when disciplining a child under Section , schools must consider the relationship between the disability and the misbehavior if the child is going to be removed from the regular setting for longer than 10 days.
This does not mean that a student with a disability cannot be sent to a discipline center or that they cannot go to in-school suspension, or be suspended from school for three days. Very strict guidelines exist for schools in discipline issues with students who have a disability under Section Your campus or district coordinator can assist you in this area should you have additional questions concerning the discipline of students with disabilities.
Children having disabilities with behavioral components should have individual discipline plans as well as behavior intervention plans. Under Section , schools are not required to pay for an outside independent evaluation. The accommodation plan may be revised at any time during the school year if needed. The State Education Agency has no direct jurisdiction over Section implementation.
Complaints may be addressed to your local District Coordinator or to the Office for Civil Rights. One note of caution: Please do not substitute this information for independent and individual legal advice. Such advice should be sought from a licensed, qualified attorney in the field of Section disabilities. Every situation is different, and a good assessment of the risks involved in your particular situation can only be determined by consulting with your attorney and providing him or her with all of the relevant factual data.
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Sorry for the inconvenience. Paras work in the classroom, under the general supervision of a certified teacher. Paras can help your child if they require support with tasks due to their disability in order to access DOE programs and activities. Under the guidance of the school nurse, a para can check for signs and symptoms of a specific condition, help students with disabilities eat and move, and help students get to the school nurse.
Your child may be eligible for student transportation to and from school by yellow bus or Metro Card if they are within a certain grade range, and a distance range from the school. Examples of related services are physical therapy, speech therapy, and mandated counseling services. If your child appears to need any of these services, generally the Team will refer your child to the school-based IEP team or district Committee on Special Education. Once my child is determined to be eligible, are they always eligible for accommodations?
New request forms Request for Section Accommodations Parent Form with HIPAA Authorization and Medical Accommodations Request Form are also required to request new or modified health services or other accommodations, but may not be needed to continue an existing accommodation.
The Team will meet before the end of the school year, to the extent possible, to create a new Plan for the upcoming school year. Schools will communicate with you about DOE Section policies and procedures. All schools post and share the Notice of Non-Discrimination under Section annually and upon request. Students Families. On this page Summary Section of The Rehabilitation Act of requires public schools to offer accommodations for eligible students with disabilities.
A Section Policy and Procedures for Students available in:. Students qualify for Accommodations if: They have a physical or mental impairment; and The impairment substantially limits at least one major life activity. Physical or Mental Impairments Some examples of physical or mental impairments are physical disabilities, health conditions, mental disorders, and learning disabilities. Short term impairments like a broken leg may qualify a student for accommodations.
Such accommodations vary depending on how long the impairment lasts, and how limiting it is. Episodic impairments like asthma may qualify a student for accommodations. Students are qualified if the impairment substantially limits a major life activity when it is active. Interpret reports or evaluations.
For example, the school social worker or nurse may attend. For example, the Coordinator Where health services are requested, the school nurse, or Office of School Health member e.
What Information is Reviewed at the Meeting? How to Request Health Services Health services are for students who need to take medicine like insulin or receive a special nursing treatment at school. They do not need any other supports or accommodations. This student does not need any other supports or accommodations. This student does not need a Plan.
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