title: IEP, IHP, and Section 504 Primer for New School Nurses.
abstract: Three types of documents and their frequently used acronyms play a vital role in ensuring that students with disabilities have the planning, services, and accommodations necessary to facilitate attendance and success in the school setting. Federal and state laws, as well as state nurse practice acts, govern the process and eligibility of students for these services. School nurses play a vital role in these processes, and new school nurses benefit from a comparison of the terms along with a historical explanation of the acronyms.
authors: Director of Health Services, Olathe Public Schools, Olathe, KS.
authors: Cynthia A
authors: CA
authors: Galemore
authors: Former Director of School Health Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston, MA.
authors: Anne H
authors: AH
authors: Sheetz
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004519:Education, Special / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D012572:School Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012573:School Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012574:Schools / Q000458:organization & administration; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014481:United States
keywords: IDEA; IEP; IHP; Section 504