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I am writing this to the whole  list because this would be a good  
time to make arrangements for a child. The 504 plans are plans for  
any children who have special medical needs.

  It has nothing to do with learning disabilities.

This is  right a child has and is not a favor the school system is  
doing.

It is formal and a parent should proceed in a formal way.

A physician  must write a letter documenting that the child has a  
diagnosis. The physician should also formally state what the school  
needs to do to meet the student's needs.

It might be helpful if a dietitian also sends some information.

Request a meeting by sending a letter to the Superintendent of  
Schools. The Meeting should include the somebody the Superintendent  
designates to be responsible, also

  School Nurse, the Principal,  The Food Service Director and if  
school is in session the teacher.

  The Special Ed Director may be helpful to be involved  because in  
some systems they may be the most knowledgeable

  A Meeting should be held and a 504 plan should be developed. You  
the parent  and if possible both parents should be present  Be polite  
and pleasant.

  Do not let them evade their legal mandates. Contact the Board of  
Education if the School System is not cooperative. The USDA also has  
a civil rights unit which can be involved.

  Some additional areas to cover are:  what to do about holiday foods  
birthday parties, trips. Plans should take into account the child's  
level of understanding and how well the child

understands the need to avoid all gluten.

If there is a support group in the area it may be helpful.

I am a retired school psychologist. Hope this is helpful.

Irma De Bruyn

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