OAR 581-015-2165
Other Health Impairment
(1)
If a child is suspected of having an other health impairment, the following evaluation must be conducted:(a)
Medical or health assessment statement. A medical statement or a health assessment statement, indicating a diagnosis of a health impairment or a description of the impairment, and a statement that the child’s condition is permanent or is expected to last for more than 60 calendar days;(b)
Other:(A)
Any additional assessments necessary to determine the impact of the suspected disability:(i)
On the child’s educational performance for a school-age child; or(ii)
On the child’s developmental progress for a preschool child; and(B)
Any additional evaluations or assessments necessary to identify the child’s educational needs.(2)
To be eligible as a child with an other health impairment, the child must meet all of the minimum criteria:(a)
The child exhibits limited strength, vitality or alertness, including a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment;(b)
The child’s limited strength, vitality or alertness is due to a chronic or acute health problem; and(c)
The child’s condition is permanent or expected to last for more than 60 calendar days.(3)
For a child to be eligible for special education services as a child with an other health impairment, the eligibility team must also determine that:(a)
The child’s disability has an adverse impact on the child’s educational performance; and(b)
The child needs special education services as a result of the disability.
Source:
Rule 581-015-2165 — Other Health Impairment, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=581-015-2165
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