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Can a special ed student join the military?
According to the DOD’s medical standards for enlistment, last updated in 2018, ADHD is considered a disqualifying condition if an applicant: Was prescribed medication to treat ADHD in the last two years. Was recommended or prescribed an IEP or 504 Plan, or work accommodations after age 14.
Does a learning disability disqualify you from the military?
Subject: Current use of medication to improve or maintain academic skills is disqualifying. In other words if you have a learning disability that causes you difficulty in functioning day to day in school or work you are disqualified. The military is about more then killing people.
Does the military look at middle school records?
They can definitely check the record. Even a sealed record isn’t a deleted record it’s a sealed record which means it can be unsealed. If you lie about something that has a record the military is very very likely to find out.
What keeps you out of the military?
The military doesn’t accept just anyone who wants to join. There are age, citizenship, physical, education, height/weight, criminal record, medical, and drug history standards that can exclude you from joining the military.
Can you take Adderall in the military?
Some substances considered “smart drugs” such as Adderall are prescription-only; military members using Adderall without a prescription are in violation of military regulations that govern the use of controlled substances.
Does Asvab allow accommodations?
Accommodations are provided for in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP), including reading the test aloud, extra time, and enlarged print tests. However, all testing completed using an accommodation is coded Option 7 (Invalid for enlistment purposes).
Can military recruit in public schools?
Yes, but only if the school already allows colleges and prospective employers on campus. Federal and state laws require that high schools give military recruiters “the same access” to campuses as the schools provide to other people or groups who tell students about job or career possibilities.
What if my child does not qualify for special education?
Even if your child does not qualify for special education and an IEP under IDEA, the school should also consider whether he or she qualifies for accommodations under another law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (“Section 504”). As with IDEA, a medical diagnosis does not automatically qualify a child for accommodations under Section 504.
Who is eligible to view their school records?
“Eligible” students (meaning those who are at least 18 or attending post-secondary school) can also view their own records. The law applies to all educational institutions that receive federal funds—which includes practically every public and private school and college.
Do medical disabilities qualify as educational disabilities?
To qualify for special education services, a child who has been diagnosed with a medical disability must also be found eligible as a “child with a disability,” as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”). To put it simply, medical disabilities do not always qualify as educational disabilities under the law.
Does my child meet the qualifying definition under Section 504?
As with IDEA, whether your child meets the qualifying definition under Section 504 is a decision for the school and parents to reach together, and must be based on a comprehensive evaluation. For more information about Section 504, IDEA, and special education visit www.mcandrewslaw.com or call 302-380-4975.