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Section 504 v. IDEA: Food Allergy & Asthma

Updated: July 17 2004 08:38:49 AM

What are Section 504 and IDEA exactly and how might they pertain to my child with food allergy and asthma? Rhonda Riggott Stevens, MA of Education & Advocacy Solutions answers these questions. This article provides an analysis of eligibility criteria for protection under Section 504 and IDEA as well as commonly asked questions about school readiness, compliance issues and documentation requirements. It also references an analysis of the administration differences between Section 504 and IDEA.

Section 504 Plan Outline for Children with Severe Food Allergies

Updated: July 17 2004 08:38:44 AM

This article by Rhonda Riggott Stevens, MA discusses the possible accommodations that may be made when a child goes off to school. It is a fantastic resource that provides a checklist style approach to developing a 504 Plan for children with food allergy. This checklist presents a codified format that organizes the 504 Plan into discrete categories. It addresses awareness, training, prevention and emergency response protocols in the learning environment and school related environments.