The Commonwealth of Virginia settled a lawsuit with 12 disabled students, affirming that peer masking in Virginia public schools is a reasonable modification for students whose disabilities put them at severe risk if they contract COVID-19.
Schools must provide students with seizure disorders the support they need to safety attend school, learn and fully access their school environment.
As more and more children contract COVID-19, more will also develop long COVID. Students with long COVID may qualify for an IEP, a 504 plan, or a health plan.
On July 1, 2022, a new law became effective in Virginia regarding seizure management and seizure action plans in schools. The new law provides important new protections for students with seizure disorders.
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