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What type of law is Section 504?
A federal Civil Rights Law
Possible answers:
Annual Health Forms
Immunization
EpiPens
School Nurses
School Based Health Centers
Medication during the school day
First Aid/CPR/AED training
Vision & Oral Health programs
COVID-19
Section 504
Why are immunization records required for school?
To ensure the health and safety of everyone, and to prevent outbreaks of infectious disease.
If a student or their family has a question about Section 504, or would like to request a 504 meeting, who at their school should they contact?
Their school’s 504 coordinator
Name a degree or career focus that could be beneficial if you want to work in school health one day.
Possible answers:
Health education and behavioral science.
Infectious disease.
Public policy (Health Policy and Laws) - Many of our programs are driven by laws our team has to turn the law into documents that are easier to read and create policies that would require everyone to follow the law.
Global health.
Nutrition.
Maternal and child health.
Health Teacher/ Health Educator
Many Medical Doctors also went to school for Public Health
Fire and EMS/ First Responder
How many school days do families have to hand in updated immunization records?
Families have 20 school days to hand in updated immunization records.
What is the goal of Section 504?
To prevent discrimination against people with disabilities in all programs that receive federal funds.
Section 504 requires public schools to provide students with disabilities the accommodations and services they need to have an equal opportunity to benefit from their education (a level playing field).
Either or both answers are correct!
If students, families, or staff have a concern or complaint about COVID at their school, is there anyone they can talk to?
Yes! There is an anonymous hotline:
dcps.covidsafety@k12.dc.gov
(202) 442-5656
True or False: Students who are 12 and over can now receive the COVID vaccine
True! DC residents age 12 and over are now eligible and encouraged to receive a COVID vaccination.
Note that youth aged 12-15 can now receive the Pfizer COVID vaccine.
Who receives a copy a student’s 504 plan?
Their family, teachers, and other school staff who work with the student regularly.
List a health and safety update that DCPS has made to keep schools safe during COVID 19.
Possible answers:
- limit the size of groups
- require masks
- Additional cleaning
- reduce class transitions
- reorganize classroom space
-adjust arrival/dismissal
- screen and report symptoms
- adjust meal routines
- train staff
- provide virtual learning
What happens if a student is not compliant with immunizations, and 20 school days have passed?
The student will need to remain, or be moved into, virtual learning. They will not be able to attend in-person until updated records are received.
In 1977, disability rights activists occupied federal buildings in cities across the United States to push the federal government to issue regulations to enforce Section 504. What is this event now known as
The 504 Sit-In
Name 1 of the 2 government agencies that determine COVID guidelines for District Schools
DC Health and OSSE
What is the current level of student compliance across DCPS?
Student Immunization compliance is current around 79%. The goal is 100%, so everyone is eligible and able to safely attend in person learning!