The 504 must be filled out by the physician as well.
And yes, they need to validate your claim.
I told mine what to write, besides the prescribing
info, of course.
The school had Ben eating in the same place everyday
until the 504 was in place, which was very isolating
for him.
I emphasized this social aspect in my letter to the
district requesting a lunchtime para dedicated to Ben.

--- Marla Shapiro <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> sally, imho, i think they're pretty wrong (to say
> the least!) about the =
> 504...
>
> the legislative/advocacy person at the food allergy
> network would be a =
> good resource person for you, but the requirement of
> intubation is =
> baloney. if a child has a medical condition, such as
> a food allergy, that =
> limits or impairs participation in school
> activities/services, then 504 =
> can be applicable, period. you should, however, have
> a statement from a =
> physician that describes ("proves") the severity of
> the allergy, and what =
> precautions are medically necessary for your son to
> be safe. you are =
> legally entitled to an individual health care plan
> for your son at school. =
> and note, too, that plans that offer accomodations
> such as having your son =
> eat elsewhere (e.g., segregating him), aren't legal.
>
>
> Marla Shapiro, Ph.D.
> MSC 5A0622
> Regents Center for Learning Disorders
> Georgia State University
> 33 Gilmer Street SE, Unit 5
> Atlanta, GA 30303-3085
>
>
> >>> [log in to unmask] 03/13/03 12:28PM >>>
> Our school doesn't have cafeteria staff.  That is
> not an issue.  But they
> still allow food into my son's classroom daily.  And
> due to cross
> contamination he has had one *mild* allergic
> reaction.  I want no food in =
> the
> classroom and I want a basic plan for cleaning the
> childrens' hands.  They
> told me that he does not qualify for a 504 because
> he has never been
> intubated during an allergic reaction.
>
> --Sally


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