504 Plans

 Designing a 504 plan that works for your student with CF can be daunting, CF Mom and PFAC member Jennifer Stover would like to share this advice from her experience with designing 504 Plans.

Accommodations for K-5:

  • The student will take their enzymes under the supervision of the office staff, not in the nurse’s office due to concern of other sick children being in there.

  • Student will be allowed extra time to finish lunch or snack if needed.

  • Student will be allowed to keep a water bottle at his/her desk and take it with them throughout the day.

  • Student will be allowed to keep hand sanitizer at his/her desk and use it as needed.

  • Student will have access to sanitizing wipes to clean his/her desk or work station as needed. (we always provided the wipes)

  • Student will have access to the bathroom as often and as long as needed.

  • If a fellow student is showing signs of illness (cough, sneezing, etc) the teacher will make sure CF student is far enough away.

  • In the hot months of school, a portable air conditioner is installed in the child’s classroom.

  • Student will not be placed in a nut free classroom. (we did this because our child ate a lot of snacks/lunch with peanut butter and nuts due to the fat content)

  • A tutor will be provided in school or at home depending on the needs of the child. (one winter our child was hospitalized twice and we didn’t want to send her back until winter was over. The school provided a tutor to come to our house to keep her caught up on work)

Accommodations for Grades 6-8: (in addition to previous accommodations)

  • Student will not be placed in a classroom or on the same teaching team as another student with CF.

  • Student will have access to the school nurse as needed. Teacher will notify the nurse that the student is coming down to make sure the other CF student is not already there.

  • Student/Staff are aware the two CF students need to remain 6 feet away from each other.

  • Student will take PE the second semester to assist with hot/humid weather concerns.

  • Student will self-limit activity on hot/humid days as needed.

  • School will work with student regarding any missing/make-up work and grading regarding extended absences if needed.

Accommodations for High School:

At this point, our child is responsible for own self care. Her 504 is written this way. Also, there was another student with CF in her school.

The Student:

  • Will carry a 1 day supply of enzymes in his/her lunch bag and will be able to selfadminister.

  • Will clean surfaces and hands as needed.

  • Wil move his/her seat when concerned with other sick students.

  • Will access the school nurse as needed.

  • Will carry a water bottle as needed.

  • Will maintain a minimum of 6 feet away from any other child with CF.

  • Will work with teachers regarding any missing/make-up work and grading regarding extended absences if needed.

The Parent:

  • Will continue with good home/school communication.

  • Will provide student with hand sanitizer/ and enzymes.

  • When calling student in tardy/absent/dismissal will notify the school when this is due to the medical condition.

If you need advice on your 504 plan help is available at the Parent Information Center (PIC): Contact Maureen Shields, Parent Information Center - 54 Old Suncook Road, Concord, NH 03301 - 603.224.7005 - https://picnh.org

The slides with additional information provided by the PIC and Jennifer are linked below: