Hawthorne School Parent-Student Handbook 2016-2017
3. ASTHMA/LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES
a. Students with asthma/life threatening allergies may self-administer their
medication provided that there is:
i. Written authorization from parents/guardians; AND
ii. Written medication order from student‘s physician AND
iii. Written certification from the student‘s physician that the student is
capable of and instructed in self-administration
b. Permission for the student to self-administer medication is effective for the
school year in which permission is granted.
c. No school employee shall be held liable for any good faith act or omission made
pursuant to a student‘s individualized healthcare plan or individualized
emergency healthcare plan.
SECTION 504 SERVICES AND PROTECTION UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Section 504 is a federal law prohibiting discrimination in and by educational institutions
(receiving federal funds) based upon disability.The Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal
law providing similar protections, but this law is not limited to educational institutions. The
laws are substantially similar. These laws apply to students, staff, and the general community.
In order to be eligible for protection or services, an individual must have a defined physical or
mental impairment which substantially impairs a ―major life activity.‖
1. Services and Protections for Students: Students may be eligible for Section 504
accommodations who are not otherwise eligible for services as a ―classified‖ child
eligible for special education services.
2. Services and Protections for Staff: Staff members who believe they are eligible for
Section 504 or ADA protections or services and who seek reasonable accommodations
in the workplace are personally responsible to make a request to the Office of Human
Resources and the District‘s Affirmative Action Office, as set forth below.
DCP&P - REPORTING OF VARIOUS OFFENSES
All school personnel, including teaching staff members, support staff members, and volunteers,
are charged by law with the responsibility for reporting suspected cases of child abuse and/or
neglect. The suspicion of child abuse and/or neglect may be based on the complaints of the
child or on the direct observations of the staff member/volunteer. If child abuse and/or neglect
is suspected by you, then the matter must be reported by you personally to DCP&P
immediately (1-877-652-2873) and in accordance with law.
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