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Need Help at School: Develop a 504 Plan with Your Team

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Many children with chronic and complex health conditions—such as heart conditions, diabetes, and motor disabilities—encounter barriers to regular school attendance and full participation alongside their peers. While these conditions do not inherently affect a student’s ability to learn, they can lead to frequent disruptions in education due to medical appointments, extended absences, fluctuating energy levels, and periods of pain that can impact focus. Under IDEA, these students may not qualify for special education services, but they have the right to support through a 504 Plan, which provides accommodations to ensure equitable access to education. This article outlines the process for developing a 504 Plan for students with chronic and complex health conditions.

Source: Research Advocacy and Practice for Complex and Chronic Conditions

DOI: 10.14434/rapcc.v1i43.39523

Authors: Joni Baldwin, Allison M. Kroesch

Institutions: University of Dayton, Illinois State University

Language: English

Topic: School Health and Nursing Education

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408224341

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