Legal Issues and Health in Schools
-Know Your Rights-


Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Protecting Students with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
Frequently asked questions about section 504 and students with disabilities
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html

A Parent’s guide to Section 504 in Public Schools
Great Schools
http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/legal-rights/868-section-504.gs

IDEA Parent Guide- National Center for Learning Difficulties

A Comparison of ADA, IDEA, and Section 504- Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund


Concussion

Concussion Legislation in Montana
The Dylan Steigers Protection of Youth Athletes Act 2013
http://leg.mt.gov/bills/2013/billpdf/SB0112.pdf

Student-Athlete and Parent/Legal Guardian Concussion Statement
Montana High School Association
http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0085/0443/Student_Athlete_Parent_Guardian_Concussion_Statement.pdf

DPHHS School Health Concussion Page- Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services


Privacy Rights for Students and Families

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
U. S. Department of Education
http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html