Procedure – Category 5000 (Students)
AR 5005.3 – Transportation Guidelines
7.0
Individualized Health Plan
An Individualized Health Plan is a separate document used in addition to the IEP. The information contained in this plan goes beyond the legally required contents of the IEP and lays out the steps to be followed by the LEA in the event of a medical or other emergency that presents health concerns and occurs while the child is under the care and supervision of the school. Transportation and any specific concerns in this context are covered in this plan. A separate portion of the plan can be specifically devoted to transportation concerns. In drafting an individualized health plan, the expert advice and assistance of medical and health professionals should be sought and relied upon, as these individuals can supply the expertise necessary to respond to emergency situations. While the federal special education laws do not specifically require the implementation of such plans, it is recommended that LEAs use them to address the special concerns raised by medically fragile children who may encounter serious health and safety risks throughout the course of the school day.
The individualized health plan should include:
• The designation an emergency contact for the child
• An alternative emergency contact should one be required
• Names of designated doctors and hospital preferences
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Any allergies
• Descriptions of current medications and dosages and the reasons for medication
• Any interventions to be provided and who will perform those interventions, including level of supervision and training required to perform those services.
8.0
Extracurricular Activities
If a child ’s extracurricular program or nonacademic activity is related to the child ’s IEP goals, then a LEA is required to provide the transportation services the child needs to participate in that activity.
Federal regulations state,
34 C.F.R. § 300.107. The State must ensure the following:
(a) Each public agency must take steps, including the provision of supplementary aids and services determined appropriate and necessary
AR 5005.3 – Transportation Guidelines
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 03/13)
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