Students with disabilities, including those who may be at higher risk if they contract COVID-19, may be entitled to new or different accommodations. Medically complex children who have neurologic, genetic, metabolic conditions, or who have congenital heart disease are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 than other children.

Students with special needs or students who are medically fragile may not be able to maintain social distancing, hand or respiratory hygiene, or wear a face covering or mask. Parents/ guardians need to work with their child’s healthcare providers so that an informed decision can be made on how best to meet the child’s needs at school while protecting their health and safety.

Students requesting accommodations should contact the District immediately by submitting a written request to Ms. Bridget Karis, Director of Pupil Personnel Services Written requests will enable the District to proactively identify such students and refer them for evaluation for Section 504 or special education eligibility if they are not yet identified. For already identified students with disabilities, the student’s 504 team or Committee on Special Education (CSE) will gather the appropriate health documentation to determine what changes in instruction may be required due to the student’s health needs, including the provision of remote instruction or homebound services if appropriate.