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11/25/24  11:02 am
Commenter: Special Education Children Suffering Educational and Medical Neglect

Special Education Children Suffering Educational and Medical Neglect
 

It is imperative that School Divisions, and especially via IEP Teams are REQUIRED to adhere to and follow the Advice of a students MDs regarding Medical Information, Health Plans, etc. There is a tremendous amount of Medical Neglect being performed by School Divisions refusing Medical Advice for students and resulting in Educational Neglect. School Divisions/School Boards who are NOT in the Business of Medicine, must NOT refuse to adhere to Medical Advice by qualified Medical/Mental Health Providers submitted to the School Divisions. 

There MUST be a look-back period of accountability, going back no less than 10 years and stiff penalties to individuals AND School Boards refusing to fully acknowledge and implement/provide for the medical needs of students. Suggested penalties are $10,000 per 'individual' on an IEP 'Team' who refuses Medical Advices per occurrence, AND $50,000 penalty to the School Board per each offending occurrence to be paid DIRECTLY to the Student/Family net 30. LOOK how much each LEA pays to Sands Anderson. They keep children OUT of Education often by REFUSING to provide for a child's Medical Needs. 

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