Frequently Asked Questions
* Is there a law that says the school has to let my child carry her own inhaler?
* What can I do if the school refuses to administer my child's medication?
* What can I do about a phys ed teacher who doesn't believe my child's asthma is real?
* Can the school exclude my child from special events or field trips?
* Should I sign a liability waiver?
* Doesn't a principal have to do something when a moldy carpet is making students sick?
* Is it fair to penalize my child for absences related to his health problem?
* What if there is no nurse?
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What can I do if my child is too sick to go to school but not too sick
to learn? What is the difference between medically excused and truant?
How to manage disrupted attendance?
* What are my child's rights? What are the school's obligations?
* What can I do if my child's school is unsafe? Does the
compulsory attendance law mean I have to send my child into a school
that makes her sick or where there are hazardous chemicals?
* How can a child receive his/her (medication, inhaler,
insulin injection, etc.) if the school nurse or the parent cannot
attend a field trip or other school sponsored event?
* What is Other Health Impaired?
* Is it
necessary for all students to wash hands with soap and water for a
classroom to be safe for a child with severe allergies to peanuts,
milk, and other food allergens?
* How soon is it safe for children to play in a pesticide-treated room or lawn area?
* What can I do to make my school safe for my child with life-threatening food allergies?
* What is the "best town" or the "best school system" for a student with...
* Are students with food allergies at extra risk for bullying and victimization?
* Is it okay to have animals in my classroom?
For consulting, advocacy or professional development services, contact me at healthykids@rcn.com or call 617-965-9637.
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