Laws/Definitions

Chapter 15 Children
These are children who may need special accommodations in school, but not formal special education. These include children with: persitant asthma; seizure disorders; diabetes; mental illnesses; or other health impairments that affects activities of daily living.
CPS
Child Protective Service- all abuse categories (physical, sexual, emotional, neglect). Protective services will respond immediately or within 24 hours.
EPSDT
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Works in conjunction with Medicaid to screen for conditions that interfere with normal childhood development and learning.
Phone: 1-800-543-7633
GPS
General Protective Service- involves neglect, lack of supervision, lack of daily basic needs. Protective service will respond in one to six days.
ICM-Intensive Case Management
Intensive Case Management services provide direct services to children ages 3 through 18 years who display serious emotional disturbances. ICM works to ensure that children and their families utilize natural supports, as well as traditional and non-traditional community resources to develop appropriate relationships with family and caregivers.
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - passed Congress in 1975 to ensure all children with disabilities in the U.S. receive free and appropriate public education (FAPE).
IEP
Individualized Education Plan - for 3-21 year olds- education focused.
IFSP
Individual Family Service Plan - written plan for children 0-3 years old with developmental delays and the services they will receive- family focused.
Mobile Therapist
A person who provides psychological, behavioral, and family therapy to children in their own home.
Public Housing
Federally funded, government-run housing. Must apply at Dept. of Public Housing.
SCOH Services
Services to Children in their own homes - a SCOH worker works individually with a special needs child (mental health needs or medically challenged) in their home and school- through DHS.
Section 504 Accommodations
Similar to Chapter 15 - is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is not a special education program. Any student with a disability that interferes with a major life activity is qualified for educational services and accommodations. Student does not get an IEP. Conditions include: ADHD; Dyslexia; severe Asthma; and others.
Section 8
Federally funded vouchers used to subsidize rent in privately owned apartments.
SSI
Supplemental Security Income - A federal program that makes monthly payments to disabled children/adults who have limited income and resources.
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Subsidized Housing
Federally funded, privately owned developments; must apply to each development individually.
TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - is the monthly cash assistance program for poor families with children under age 18.
TSS
Therapeutic staff support services - part of WRAP around service one-on-one support.
WRAP Around Services
Multidisciplinary behavioral and therapeutic supports for children ages 0-21 that places support in the child's community, school, and home.