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We have been told by our childs school that they have to have a detailed list from us or perferably our childs doctor. O f all medical DX's she has and any meds she is on.
A little background is that this has stemmed from our making a complaint to the school P.E. Teacher because she required our daughter to participate in PE on Wednesday despite the fact that I sent a note stating she needed to be excused due to a bad migraine. My hubby went in today and talked to district and the teacher everything was fine. then we get home tonite to a mssg from the School Sect. asking for all this info. dX's , dates past and present meds, if a second doctor had been consulted etc etc...
I am Dumbfounded.. This is insane. We have never had anything like this before..
One the school nurse knows she has migraines she has sent mu child home because of them
Two We never asked that she be medicated at school I know that would require a doctor slip. Besides that the meds he has her take wipe her out. So she couldnt even if we wanted her to be.
Third This is the first time in 4 years at this school I have sent a note asking for her to be excused from any activity while at school
Fourth What is with asking for all her DX's and meds......
So does anyone know : CAN THEY REQUIRE THAT INFORMATION??? Why Do they have to have it?
I work in healthcare and I thought that HIPPA Laws protected that information as long as no meds were needed at school and nothing was contagious?
truth is she is very healty minus the Migraines, so I will tell them that but can they legally ask!!!???
A little background is that this has stemmed from our making a complaint to the school P.E. Teacher because she required our daughter to participate in PE on Wednesday despite the fact that I sent a note stating she needed to be excused due to a bad migraine. My hubby went in today and talked to district and the teacher everything was fine. then we get home tonite to a mssg from the School Sect. asking for all this info. dX's , dates past and present meds, if a second doctor had been consulted etc etc...
I am Dumbfounded.. This is insane. We have never had anything like this before..
One the school nurse knows she has migraines she has sent mu child home because of them
Two We never asked that she be medicated at school I know that would require a doctor slip. Besides that the meds he has her take wipe her out. So she couldnt even if we wanted her to be.
Third This is the first time in 4 years at this school I have sent a note asking for her to be excused from any activity while at school
Fourth What is with asking for all her DX's and meds......
So does anyone know : CAN THEY REQUIRE THAT INFORMATION??? Why Do they have to have it?
I work in healthcare and I thought that HIPPA Laws protected that information as long as no meds were needed at school and nothing was contagious?
truth is she is very healty minus the Migraines, so I will tell them that but can they legally ask!!!???
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Seems like they might be trying to call a bluff to avoid a lawsuit.
Whats sad is my kid told me this would happen. She said " Mom I should just stay home amd miss the day, because they wont listen!!!"
Then I go and make her go and tell her no, you need to go they will understand. NOT!!!
UNLESS Note Caveat!!!
It HAS TO DO WITH FEDERAL IEP
if you do not know what an IEP is it is a Individual Education Plan and ONLY if it effects the learning capabilities of the child.
Some states have it so ADHD is a SPECIFIC Learning Disability Others do not so IF your CHILD has ADHD and takes meds that would go into the IEP so the child could be correctly accomidated.
You may need Legal Council. I would act quickly in any regards as they HAVE THE AUTHORITY to and are required to REPORT what they believe is NEGLECT and not giving Medical info falls into THAT category if they feel it interferes with child health well being or FUNCTIONALITY!!!
In this case Function is being questioned because of her not being able to fully participate in Gym!!!
Been through this MYSELF because the school FELT my daughter NEEDED glasses FULL time but a GOOD Dr out of Boston did thorough exam and stated to the school she only NEEDS glasses for DRIVING she was not yet 12 at the time. I had to laugh!!!
School got pissed and DSS was involved for 3 months because initially I REFUSED to gove the school info.
Please get Legal Council before it gets to that point. i don't believe ANY one needs to KNOW about a child except the Dr The parents and the school nurse INCASE OF EMERGENCY and 911 has to be involved!!!!
It seems like a bunch of crap to me. If you can find someone to advise you - legal counsel maybe, that would be ideal. I would think her Pediatrician could help too.
Poor dear. Jeez, what ever happened to just going to school to learn and play and not worry about all the other crap.
Hugs!!!