Legal Rights of Children with Epilepsy in School & Child Care

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CHAPTER FIVE Special Education and Section 504............................................................ 71 5.1Q: What are the rights of school-age students under Section 504? ........................ 71 5.2Q: Are students with epilepsy automatically covered under Section 504?............. 71 5.3Q: Are students with epilepsy who are protected by Section 504 automatically entitled to special education?............................................................................. 72 5.4Q: 5.5Q: If a student takes medication that completely controls his or her seizures, does that preclude his or her eligibility for services under Section 504? .......... 72 Would a student whose seizures are controlled with medication but who needs school personnel to hand out or actually administer the medication during the school day, or who experiences side effects from his or her medication, qualify for services under Section 504?......................................... 73 5.6Q: What are the components of a Section 504 plan?.............................................. 74 5.7Q: What kinds of services might a student with epilepsy receive under Section 504?....................................................................................................... 74 5.8Q: Who makes the decision about whether a student is entitled to services under Section 504?............................................................................................. 75 5.9Q: When would a student need a Section 504 plan rather than an IEP?................. 75 5.10Q: Are there timelines for making decisions about education services under Section 504?............................................................................................. 75 5.11Q: Does Section 504 impose evaluation requirements on school districts? ........... 75 5.12Q: If a student with epilepsy is identified as needing services under Section 504, what happens next?....................................................................... 76 5.13Q: What is the difference between a Section 504 plan and an IEP?....................... 76 5.14Q: What are some of the typical services that might be included in a Section 504 plan?.............................................................................................. 76 5.15Q: What should a good Section 504 plan look like for a student with epilepsy? ... 77 5.16Q: Who participates in the development of a Section 504 plan?............................ 77 5.17Q: Are there any requirements regarding meeting attendance?.............................. 77 5.18Q: What are the placement requirements for students under Section 504?............ 77 5.19Q: Is this similar to the IDEA’s requirement that students be placed in the least restrictive environment? .................................................................................... 77 vii
5.20Q: 5.21Q: 5.22Q: Does a school district have any responsibility to students to help them be placed successfully in general education? ......................................................... 78 What if state law requires a licensed health care professional to administer an emergency antiepileptic medication such as Diastat AcuDial (rectally administered diazepam gel) and other health care services to a student with epilepsy at school, and the school district tells the parent that the student must go to a school ten miles away to have access to the person and the service?.................................................................................................. 78 Does Section 504 impose any requirements regarding nonacademic services?............................................................................................................. 79 5.23Q: Is there a timeline for implementation of a Section 504 plan? .......................... 79 5.24Q: What happens if a parent disagrees with a decision about a student’s eligibility for services under Section 504, the content or number of services, or the recommended placement? ....................................................................... 79 5.25Q: 5.26Q: 5.27Q: What happens if a parent has concerns about the implementation of a Section 504 plan?............................................................................................... 79 If a parent places his or her child in a private school, is the child still protected by Section 504?.................................................................................. 79 Is a student with epilepsy protected by Section 504 if he or she faces disciplinary proceedings? .................................................................................. 80 5.28Q: What steps can attorneys and advocates take to prepare for a Section 504 meeting?............................................................................................................. 80 Case Scenarios ..............................................................................................................81 Case Scenario 1 - Eligibility for Section 504 Plan ……………….……………………. 81 Case Scenario 2 - Application of School-Wide Policy to Student with Seizures ..……...82 CHAPTER SIX Special Education and Students with Epilepsy: Specific Issues............. 84 6.1Q: 6.2Q: May school staff require that a student with epilepsy wear a helmet to keep him or her safe in case of a seizure?......................................................... 84 May school staff require that a student with epilepsy be strapped into his or her classroom chair for safety or any other reasons?.............................. 84 viii
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APPENDIX A: CHILD CARE SEIZURE DISO
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