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    Special Health Care Needs

    Schools are required to provide "reasonable accommodations" in order to assist students with special health care needs participate to their fullest potential in school-sponsored activities, while under school jurisdiction.

    Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health, Special Kids Network
    The Special Kids Network hotline helps children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities get the services and support they require in order to thrive in their community and develop to their full potential. Contact the SKN, toll-free helpline at 1-800-986-4550

    Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education
    Provides assistance in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Chapters 14 and 15 of the State Board Regulations. They can be contacted via the ConsultLine at 1-800-879-2301.   

    Title 22 Education, Chapter 14 Special Education Services and Program
    Regulations regarding provision of special education services in schools.

    Title 22 Education, Chapter 15 Protected Handicapped Students
    Regulations regarding provision of services to regular education students with special health care needs.

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