title: What every school nurse needs to know about Section 504 eligibility.
abstract: The Americans With Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAA), effective January 1, 2009, expanded the definition ofdisability. These changes in turn impact which students qualify for Section 504 plans in the school setting and will no doubt strain school resources as implementation of the law progresses. Therefore, it is essential that school nurses be well versed in the changes in order to continue to perform a lead role in advocating for students with disabilities in the school setting and to assist with Section 504 compliance.
authors.affiliation: Central Valley School District, Spokane, Valley, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Cheryl Husa
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Sampson
authors.forename: Cynthia A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Galemore
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004519:Education, Special / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004608:Eligibility Determination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D012573:School Nursing; D014481:United States