The Law Office of Lillian E. Wong
A Massachusetts Special Education Attorney

The Op-Ed:

Hold up on cuts to special needs

My response to those complaining that medical insurance should pay for disabled students' medical care while at school:

The laws and regulations governing what constitutes a special education cost are complex.    For example, surgically implanted medical devices, like cochlear implants cannot be funded through special education.  However, school nurse services such as catheterization or blood pressure monitoring may be considered a related service under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) if such services are necessary for a child to access special education.