STUDENT PERSONNEL
Series 500
Policy Title: Student Special Health Services Code No. 507.8
The Board recognizes that some special education students need special health services during the school day. These students will receive special health services in conjunction with their individualized education program.
The Superintendent, in conjunction with licensed health personnel, will establish administrative regulations for the implementation of this policy.
Approved: July, 1990
Reviewed: September 10, 2019
Revised: February 10, 2009
Legal Reference: Board of Education v. Rowley, 458 U.W. 176 (1982); Springdale School District #50 v. Grace, 693 F.2d 41 (8th Cir. 1982); Southeast Warren Comm. School District v. Dept. of Public Instruction, 285 N.W.2d 173 (Iowa 1979); 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq.; 34 C.F.R. Pt. 300 et seq.; Iowa Code §§ 256.11(7); 256B; 273.2, .5, .9(2)-(3); 280.8; 281 I.A.C. 41.404(1)(f); (3)(f); 41.405.
Cross Reference: 502 Student Rights and Responsibilities; 506 Student Records; 603.3 Special Education.
STUDENT PERSONNEL
Series 500
Administrative Regulation: Special Health Services Code No. 507.8R1
Some students who require special education need special health services in order to participate in the educational program. These students will receive special health services in accordance with their individualized educational program.
"Assignment and delegation” – occurs when licensed health personnel, in collaboration with the education team, determine the special health services to be provided and the qualifications of individuals performing the health services. Primary consideration is given to the recommendation of the licensed health personnel. Each designation considers the student’s special health service. The rationale for the designation is documented. If the designation decision of the team differs from the licensed health professional, team members may file a dissenting opinion.
“Co-administration” – the eligible student’s participation in the planning, management and implementation of the student’s special health service and demonstration of proficiency to licensed health personnel.
“Educational program” – includes all school curricular programs and activities both on and off school grounds.
“Education team” – may include the eligible student, the student’s parent, administrator, teacher, licensed health personnel, and others involved in the student’s educational program.
“Health assessment” – education by licensed health personnel to prepare qualified designated personnel to deliver and perform special health services contained in the eligible student’s health plan. Documentation of education and periodic updates are on file at school.
“Health instruction” – education by licensed health personnel to prepare qualified designated personnel to deliver and perform special health services contained in the eligible student’s health plan. Documentation of education and periodic updates are on file at school.
“Individual health plan” – the confidential, written, preplanned and ongoing special health service in the educational program. It includes assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, evaluation and a plan for emergencies. The plan is updated as needed and at least annually. Licensed health personnel develop this written plan with the education team.
“Licensed health personnel” – includes licensed registered nurse, licensed physician, and other licensed health personnel legally authorized to provide special health services and medications.
“Prescriber” – licensed health personnel legally authorized to prescribe special health services and medications.
“Qualified designated personnel” – persons instructed, supervised and competent in implementing the eligible student’s health plan.
“Special health services” – includes, but is not limited to, services for eligible students whose health status (stable or unstable) requires:
“Supervision” – the assessment, delegation, evaluation and documentation of special health services by licensed health personnel. Levels of supervision include situations in which licensed health personnel are:
Approved: March 25, 2003
Reviewed: September 10, 2019
Revised: