State laws are substantially the same as federal laws and regulations. Thus Nebraska State Laws guarantee students with disabilities:
-- the right to school attendance in the least restrictive environment,
-- multidisciplinary evaluation for determination of eligibility under IDEA or §504,
-- access to an appropriate educational program including related services,
-- a written Individual Education Plan (IEP) under IDEA, and an Individualized Health Plan (IHP) for §504 which defines objectives, services, criteria, and timelines for evaluation, and
-- an appeal process if there is disagreement on issues relating to the educational program or access to it.
Complex clinical-legal issues regarding the provision of safe and appropriate health care to students with special needs exist.
School Nurses must be cognizant of issues relative to licensure, delegation and supervision, confidentiality, and documentation.