"IDEA"
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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Summary
Federal special education law guaranteeing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to eligible students with disabilities, including those whose severe allergies, asthma, or other health conditions substantially limit a major life activity. Requires schools to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that can include health accommodations, emergency action plans, medication administration, and staff training.
Key Provisions
Guarantees FAPE for eligible students with disabilities; requires individualized IEPs developed by a team including parents; mandates related services (including school health services and medical management) when needed for the student to benefit from education; requires placement in the least restrictive environment; procedural safeguards and due process rights for families; child find obligations to identify and evaluate students with suspected disabilities.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
School-age children with allergies and asthma, plus school staff.
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Legislative Timeline
Implementation & Enforcement
Votes & Legislative History
Compliance & Requirements
Alex's Law
Prescription Asthma Inhalers and Auto-Injectable Epinephrine in Schools
Authorizes schools to stock epinephrine and albuterol inhalers and allows students to self-carry and self-administer these medications with proper documentation.
Alex's Law
Student Self-Carry and Administration
Allows students to carry and self-administer life-saving medication on school premises, school buses, and during school activities with proper medical and parental authorization.
School Stocking Law
School Epinephrine and Albuterol Stocking
Permits schools to stock and administer emergency epinephrine and albuterol, requiring training for designated personnel and established emergency protocols.
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