Education Discrimination Materials

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This page contains links to materials and information related to education discrimination. Please note some of this information is from the American Diabetes Association and as such, represents the position of the Association. Other materials and information are from outside organizations or agencies whose positions on these issues may be different from that of the Association.

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Association Materials

Note: Portions of these materials are impacted by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) which broadens coverage for children with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  The ADAAA goes into effect January 1, 2009.  To learn more about the ADAAA click here.

Diabetes School Care Position Statement
The Association's official point of view on the appropriate medical treatment and services for students with diabetes.

Care of Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes (PDF)(2005)
A statement by the Association on pediatric standards of care

Diabetes Care Tasks At School: What Key Personnel Need To Know
Training modules to be used by health care professionals to train school nurses and other school personnel in diabetes care tasks.

Tips for Teachers (PDF)
These tips for teachers were adapted from Loudoun County, VA Public Schools.  They will help your child's teacher to understand how the needs of students with diabetes can best be met in the school setting.

Presentation: Tips to Help Teachers Keep Kids with Diabetes Safe at School (PPT)
Download this presentation and talking points to help inform teachers in your child's school about how to keep kids with diabetes safe at school.  If you have a school nurse, work with the nurse to make the presentation.  The presentation defines diabetes, describes warning signs for immediate concerns such as hypoglycemia, and gives tips for helping students with diabetes succeed in the classroom.  Give this presentation and then hand out ADA's "Ten Tips for Teachers of Kids with Diabetes" (PDF) above and "Solutions for Common Diabetes Management Concerns in the Classroom." (PDF)

Safe at School: Treating Diabetes in the Classroom (PDF)
Article about the Association's Safe at School campaign in May 2005 Diabetes Forecast.

Becoming a Diabetes Advocate in the Schools (PDF)
Advocate for students with diabetes using the Associations four-pronged approach of educate, negotitate, litigate, and legislate.

Health in Action: Diabetes and the School Community (PDF)
A mini-publication created in partnership with the American School Health Association. Copies of the complete publication may be ordered by contacting ASHA at 1-800-445-2745.

Children with Diabetes (PDF)
General information about care of children with diabetes for school personnel and child care providers.

Federal and State Laws Affecting the Rights of Students with Diabetes
Explanation of specific federal laws that affect children with diabetes in the school setting and information about the practical implementation of these laws through a health care plan, and Section 504 Plan or IEP.

Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel
Help educate school personnel about diabetes. Share a set of practices that enables schools to ensure a safe learning environment for students with diabetes. A copy of the guide may be ordered by using the NDEP school guide order form. (PDF)

Section 504 Plan/Diabetes Medical Management Plan
Sample plans detail medical and academic needs of a child with diabetes and may be downloaded and individualized to meet your child's needs.

In Brief: Students with Diabetes and Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF)
Explanation how Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act protects students with diabetes.

Legal Rights of Students with Diabetes
(James A. Rapp, JD, et al.)
A guide developed by the Association to provide advocates, particularly attorneys, with comprehensive and authoritative information about the legal rights of students with diabetes. It contains information on the law, strategies for securing these rights, procedures for resolving disputes, forms and other resources. (October 2005 - updated October 2007)

 Note:  The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act impacts both Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilites Act.  As a result, Section 4.5 and the accompanying notes will not apply to discrimination occurring on or after January 1, 2009.

School Diabetes Care Success Stories
Explanation of the importance of appropriate diabetes care at school and real-life examples of how appropriate care keeps children with diabetes safe at school.

• Diabetes Care School Success Stories (PDF)
• Glucagon School Success Stories (PDF)

Advocating for the Child with Diabetes
Article by William Clarke, MD providing examples of how to resolve conflicts surrounding diabetes school care issues and the importance of advocating on behalf of students with diabetes.

Students with Chronic Illnesses: Guidance for Families, Schools, and Students (PDF)
Addresses management of all chronic illnesses at school.

ADA article about state school legislation appearing in the January 2003 issue of National Association of School Nurses Newsletter (PDF)
Explanation of the need for school diabetes care legislation in some states.

Back to School Check for Diabetes Care (PDF)
Association Works to Protect Children with Diabetes in Schools

Getting Loud on Schools

Tips for Working with Schools to Keep Your Child Safe At School (PDF)

The Association has developed documents and tools that explain how the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act impacts students with diabetes and how the passage of this law makes it easier for students with diabetes to establish eligibility under Section 504.

• Federal Law Protections for Students With Diabetes Tips for Parents/Guardians (PDF)
• The American Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and its Impact Upon Children With Diabetes - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Diabetes and Section 504 Eligilbility for 504 Coordinators (PDF)
• ADAAA Eligibility Template Letter from Child's Physician/Clinician (Word)

Diabetes and Daycare

Summary agreements between U.S. Department of Justice and two of the nation's largest daycare providers providing that the centers must accept children with diabetes and assist in blood glucose monitoring.

• US Department of Justice Kindercare Agreement Press Release
• Kindercare Settlement Agreement
• La Petite Academy Settlement Agreement

General Resources

Education Law, Volume 4, Sec.11.04 (5)(e) by James A. Rapp (MS Word document)
An excerpt from a full treatise on education law. This section covers schools' obligations under federal laws to provide care to students with diabetes.

Investigative Guidance: Consideration of "Mitigating Measures" in OCR Disability Cases," (PDF)
United States Department of Education/Office of Civil Rights, September 29, 2000.

Note:  This resource provides guidance applicable to discrimination occurring before January 1, 2009.  Discrimination occurring on or after January 1, 2009 will not be governed by this guidance due to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA).  To learn more about the ADAAA click here.

PTA Resolution - Recognition and Care of School-Age Children with Diabetes

Diabetes and College Board Tests
Information to help secure needed services and accommodation during college board testing.

USDA Guidance for Accommodating Special Dietary Needs of Children in School Nutrition Programs (PDF)
Guidelines describing factors that must be considered by food service in planning menus to serve students with disabilities.

OCR's Post-Secondary School Guidance
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

People with Disabilities and Postsecondary Education
National Council on Disabilities Position Paper

Position Statement on Schools with Diabetes Care
International Diabetes Foundation's position statement on schools and diabetes care.

American Academy of Pediatrics' Guidelines for the Administration of Medications in School
Policy statement of the administration of medication at school.

NASBE Online State School Health Policy Collection
Collection of written policies in key areas of school health policy.

Students with Diabetes in Schools (PDF)
James A. Rapp, JD, National School Boards Association's Council of Attorneys Newsletter, June 2005

Note:  The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act impacts both Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilites Act.  As a result, portions of this document will no longer apply to acts of discrimination occurring on or after January 1, 2009.

OCR pamphlet on rights of students with disabilities
Office for Civil Rights - information about how students with hidden disabilities are protected against discrimination by Federal law.

dLife television show on diabetes
Advocate Crystal Jackson explains your childs rights and how to make the school system work for you

Back to School Chat with Crystal Jackson
Questions and answers on keeping your child with diabetes safe at school

An Overview of ADA, IDEA, and Section 504
Information offered through the University at Albany State University of New York, Disability Resource Center

"Helping Students with Diabetes Thrive in School," by Paula L. Jameson ARNP MSN CDE, On the Cutting Edge, Summer 2006 newsletter of the American Dietetic Association. (PDF)
This article reviewed the common challenges faced by students with diabetes and offers  solutions to overcome these challenges.

USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory
Search for the nutritional value of foods

Safe at School Position Statement (PDF)
American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), Management of Children with Diabetes in the School Setting

STOMP Project  (Specialized Training of Military Parents)
Information and help for military families of children with diabetes

AMA (American Medical Association) Report 4 of the Council on Science and Public Health, "Ensuring the Best In-School Care for Children with Diabetes"

State Resources

Arizona - Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Children with Diabetes in Arizona Schools
Arizona School Diabetes Care Guidelines

California

• California Department of Social Services Policy Bulletin for glucagon administration in child care setting (PDF)
• Glucagon Training Standards for School Personnel: Providing Emergency Medical Assistance to Pupils with Diabetes (PDF)

Colorado

• Rules and Regulations Regarding the Delegation of Nurse Tasks (PDF)
• Colorado Kids Program
  

Florida

• Florida Department of Health, Program Guidelines, Technical Assistance Guidelines and DOE Technical Assistance Papers and Notes for County School Health Programs; Nursing Guidelines for the Delegation of Care for Students with Diabetes in Florida Schools
• Diabetes Care Plan (PDF)
• Diabetes Care Plan for Insulin Pumpers (PDF)
• Governor's Diabetes Advisory Council's Position on Glucagon Administration in the School Setting
• Palm Beach County, FL School Board Rule for Blood Glucose Monitoring

Illinois

• Illinois: Diabetes in Children - A Resource Guide for School Health Personnel (PDF)
• Recommended Guidelines for Medication Administration in Schools (PDF)

Maryland

• Management of Students with Diabetes Mellitus in Schools Maryland State School Health Services Guideline (PDF)
• Delegation of Nursing Functions to Unlicensed Direct Care Providers in a School Setting Maryland State School Health Services Guideline (PDF)
• Administration of Medication in Schools Maryland State School Health Services Guideline (PDF)
• Guide for Emergency Care in Maryland Schools (PDF)

Maine
Maine Guidelines for Schools: Tools for Schools Who Have Students with Diabetes. Guidelines developed by the Maine Department of Education and the Maine Diabetes Preventions and Control Program

Massachusetts 
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Guidelines for the Care of Students with Diabetes and Their Self Management in the School Setting, 2008 (PDF)

Minnesota
Minnesota Guidelines for Medication Administration in Schools - March 2005

Missouri
Missouri School Diabetes Care Guide

New Jersey
Guidelines for the Care of Students with Diabetes in the School Setting, New Jersey Department of Education

New York

• New York State Glucagon Training Curriculum and Resources
• New!Children with Diabetes: A Resource Guide for Schools, New York State Department of Health (PDF)
• New York School Non-medical Personnel may Administer Glucagon (PDF)
• Memorandum from NY Department of Education permitting glucagon administration by trained unlicensed personnel (March 2004)
• School Executive's Bulletin from NY Department of Education stating that it is permissible for a student to perform glucose testing anytime, anywhere and that any personnel may assist in the performance of this care task (January 2001) (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions About Roles and Responsibilities in Relation to Nursing Procedures and Health-Related Activities for All Children in the School Setting

Nevada
Program Nevada Diabetes Association for Children and Adults Recommendations for Management of Children with Diabetes in School (MS Word document)

North Carolina

• North Carolina School Diabetes Care Legislation & Guidelines
• North Carolina Public School Diabetes Care training Curriculum, August 2005 (PDF)
• Onslow County Public School System, Agreement with (OCR)/U.S. Department of Education, May 23, 2002 (PDF)
• Henderson County Public School System, Agreement with (OCR)/U.S. Department of Education, May 2002 (PDF)

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Health, Diabetes Control Program Recommendations for Management of Diabetes for Children in School

Oregon
Oregon Department of Education Revised School Health Manual
Oregon Training Protocol Emergency Glucagon Providers (PDF)

Rhode Island
Rhode Island Glucagon Flyer (PDF) 
Rules and Regulations for School Health Programs - RI Department of Education and Department of Health June 2005 (PDF)

Tennessee
Section 504 Manual (PDF) A comprehensive manual for Tennessee educators on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Guidelines for Use of Health Care Professionals and Health Care Procedures In a School Setting - Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee Department of Education April 1, 2005 (PDF)

Tennessee Nurses Association Glucagon Training Module (PDF)

Texas
"Guidelines for Training School Employees Who Are Not Licensed Healthcare Professionals to Implement House Bill 984(79th Legislature) related to the Care of Elementary and Secondary School Students with Diabetes", Texas Diabetes Council, July 2005. (PDF)

FAQs Related to Implementing HB 984 (PDF)

Texas Guide to School Health Programs

Utah
Section 504/ADA Guidelines for Educators and Administrators  Utah Office of Education  September 2002 (PDF)

Vermont
Management of Diabetes for Children in School, Vermont Department of Health, Diabetes Control (PDF)

Virginia

• Virginia Board of Nursing Guidance Document: Guidelines for Training of Public School Employees in the Administration of Insulin and Glucagon (MS Word document)
• Virginia Board of Nursing Guidance on Medication Administration in Child Care Centers (MS Word document)
• Virginia Department of Education Superintendent's Memo on Training Public School Employees in the Administration of Insulin and Glucagon
• Virginia Department of Education Manual for Training Public School Employees in the Administration of Insulin and Glucagon (PDF)
• Virginia General Guidelines for Providing Health Services to the Student with Special Health Care Needs includes school diabetes care
• Loudoun County Public School Agreement with Office of Civil Rights (OCR)/U.S. Department of Education, October 1999
• Buchanan County Public Schools/OCR Commitment to Resolve, July 2003 (MS Word document)
• York County Public Schools/OCR Commitment to Resolve, August 2003 (MS Word document)

Washington State
Guidelines for Care of Students with Diabetes - Diabetes/Life Threatening Conditions Bulletin61-02 (Fall 2002) (PDF)
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction - Health Services (see DIABETES)
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction - Health Services, Guidelines for Care of Students with Diabetes

Wisconsin
Children with Diabetes: A Resource Guide for Wisconsin Schools and Families