IDEA & children with Diabetes

Paper Summary:

This paper discuses the Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) Act and how it applies to children suffering from diabetes and other long-term health care problems. The paper explains the special needs of these children and the applicability of IDEA to this population. The paper also makes recommendations on what schools can do to be in compliance with federal law.

From the Paper:

"The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that mandates the provision of a free appropriate public education to all students with disabilities is typically known for its protection of the rights of children with developmental or learning disabilities. What is less known about the IDEA is its applicability to students with diabetes who may be eligible under the "Other Health Impairment" category. More specifically, students whose academic performance is undermined by the negative impact of their long-term or severe health..."

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