Federal monies for public schools for children w/ Medical Assistance/Access Card

Renee111064

How do I go about this.
I think Little V should have a aid for the kindergarten school year.

The school claims they do not have the money,
but another aid that is already in the school will ck on Little V while she is in the lunch room.

My e-mail is in my profile if you need it
TIA
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Synthia

Synthia,

In my 504 with the school, I requested an aide to be with my son. Because he was a level 5 according to their qualifications I was able to have an aide for my ds.

My son will be going into the 3rd grade this coming fall. SO hard to believe that already. I have tried for the last year to not have the aid with them.

They have made the lunch room safe for him where he sits.

This was a letter that was sent to my by our school district.

I really don't feel that my son needs to have an aide with him now, and now I cannot get the school to let me alone.

I would ask your school to look into the federal funding program to find the funds to be able to allow your daughter the aide that you request.

Good luck to you and please let me know how things go for you.

best wishes,

Renee

[This message has been edited by Renee111064 (edited July 17, 2004).]

Renee111064,

Thank you very much!
I will let you know.
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Synthia

Quote:Originally posted by Renee111064:
[b]I really don't feel that my son needs to have an aide with him now, and now I cannot get the school to let me alone. [/b

noting. Don't know myself if they have a right to do that. Don't know. Anyone? I mean, I've also wondered, hypothetically, if a district, for instance would have the right, if certain conditions existed, to [i]insist[/i] on a homebound option?

Quote:Originally posted by Renee111064:
[B]I would ask your school to look into the federal funding program to find the funds to be able to allow your daughter the aide that you request.

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Would these funds be specifically and only for an aide and for services only for the child in question, or would it be part of a [i]package deal[/i]?

If the funds exist, I mean. Not quite sure where the funds come from for the program my youngest cub (crossing fingers) is to attend this fall --- "At Risk" ---, but was told the availability of funds for the program has not been determined. They are waiting on some vote in the legislature (not sure if it's state or federal), I *believe*. I could be wrong. Not even sure where the funds come from. I'll make it a point to find out. I probably should know, but don't.