If a student has a broken leg, does that mean that student is automatically qualified for special education?

If they are qualified, does that mean that this student can be in self-contained classes? Once the leg heals, this student would no longer qualify for special education, right? And then they won't be in self-contained classes. I need to know! Please...

If a student has a broken leg, does that mean that student is automatically qualified for special education?
Under Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the student with a broken leg could qualify for a Section 504 plan, if the broken leg interfered with accomplishing any school activities, like P.E. That would allow the student "reasonable accommodations" in P.E., like keeping score instead of playing the game, until the leg heals.





Special Ed. is much more complex. It's only applicable if the leg is, maybe, accompanied by severe, intractable pain, which will never go away, and interferes with the student's education because now the student moans all day and bites anyone who gets within three feet. Then, the student may qualify as Emotionally Disturbed and need a self-contained class. Get the idea?
Reply:NO. Special education is reserved really for people who have learning disabilities and need special attention. Having a broken leg may get you out of gym until your doctor says you can return, or the school may allow certain things like taking an elevator instead of going up the stairs (if the school has one) but I really dont think the broken leg will affect the way you learn, so no.
Reply:A broken leg would most likely entitle the student to a 504. A 504 is similar to an IEP, but is often used for students with temporary disabilities, like a broken leg, or more minor special needs. In the case of a broken leg, the 504 would cover things like giving the student extra time to get to and from class, providing for another student to assist them, access to the school elevator, allowances for special seating and for the need to attend doctor appointments and physical therapy. If the student will be bedridden or miss more than two weeks of school because of the injury, the 504 would also address the need for a home tutor. The school could set a termination date for the 504 accomadations, based on the healing and recovery rate of the student. I can't think of any reason a student with this type of inury would need a full blown IEP or would need to be moved into a self contained special ed class. The injury would need some accomodations, but is not nearly signifigant or far reaching enough to qualify for special ed services.
Reply:wrong they hurt there leg not there mind you idiot. they did not get autism down syndrome or any other mental disorder
Reply:A broken leg is not a reason for a student to recieve special education services. a student can not be placed in a self contained classroom because they have a broken leg.
Reply:Special education is for students that require time and attention due to learning disabilities or behavioral problems.





A broken leg is more of a temporary thing. These two things aren't related. Don't worry.
Reply:Just because a child qualifies for special educational services doesn't mean they will be in a self contained classroom. The only related service I can think of for a broken leg is occupational therapy, but if the problem with the leg is going to be only temporary, then I don't think they will even qualify for that.
Reply:no... special education means that there is an IEP or an Individual Education Plan. to get an IEP, a student must go through a referral process, must be tested, and have an IEP meeting. self-contained classes are for students with IEPs. IEPs are not given for a temporary injury.





a broken leg may qualify you for special services such as a separate bus, elevator key, not participating in PE, carrying advil, time to rest in the nurse's office...
Reply:NO
Reply:No, they are not qualified for Special Ed. A broken leg has nothing to do with learning. It is a temporary inconvenience. The student has the right to expect that the school will accommodate the need for things like more time to get to class, use of the elevator, help evacuating in an emergency, and maybe being allowed to leave class early to avoid the crush in the hall but that doesn't mean they qualify for special ed.
Reply:No, a broken leg does not mean a student qualifies for special education. Special education is for disabilities that are more "permanent". In other words, the disability does not go away, but the student may learn to overcome the disability. While a broken leg may slow the student down for a few months, it is not a permanent physical disability such as blindness that can affect how the student learns.