More "District Policy" 2011 2012

[ajasfolks2]

Blog post that mentioned this "new" district policy:

http://www.asthmaallergieschildren.com/2011/12/11/guest-contributor-tips-on-empowering-children-with-food-allergies/


The policy link for
OLENTANGY LOCAL SCHOOLS LIFE-THREATENING FOOD
ALLERGY GUIDELINES

http://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/district/pupilservices/nurses/forms/foodAllergyguidelines.pdf



Just a snippet from that policy:

Section 504 Plan- When a physician assesses that a child's food allergy could result in
anaphylaxis and the allergy management affects the student's ability to make
educational progress, the child's condition may meet the definition of a "physical or
mental impairment" that "substantially limits one or more major life activities" under the
Federal Americans with Disability Act 9 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973. 29 U.S.C. 705(20)(B)

ETA -- My bold/ital to highlight the obviously INCORRECT interpretation and/or explanation of Section 504 as applicable to hidden medical disability and school.

Gah!!!   

[twinturbo]

The blog entry. Call me a hater but I'm so tired of reading 'helpful' tips from self designated experts that encourage divulging medical info to show you're not ashamed. I'm also burned out on hearing in what way one is allowed to emote.

[ajasfolks2]

Straight from the "horse's" mouth, so to speak.

Link to the OFFICIAL DOE 504 site.

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html

[ajasfolks2]

As to divulging one's medical status, should a person wish to protect his/her privacy:

FERPA
http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/students.html

Jt guidance
http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/doc/ferpa-hipaa-guidance.pdf

HIPAA
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/index.html