SB 3471

Abstract

Amends the School Code. Provides that if a public or nonpublic school is or has been notified of a pupil's asthma diagnosis, then the school shall request from the pupil's parents or guardians the pupil's current asthma action plan. Provides that if the pupil does not have an asthma action plan, then the school shall advise the parent or guardian on how to obtain an asthma action plan from the pupil's physician or medical care provider. Provides that if the school receives a pupil's asthma action plan, then the school shall evaluate the pupil for accommodations pursuant to the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Provides that if the pupil requires an accommodations plan under federal law, then the pupil's asthma action plan must be integrated into the accommodations plan or into the pupil's Individualized Education Program if one has been developed for the child. Provides that if the school does not receive a copy of a pupil's asthma action plan after advising the parent or guardian on how to obtain an asthma action plan, then the school shall evaluate the pupil for accommodations pursuant to the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Requires the State Board of Education to develop a template for a respiratory emergency action plan and distribute it to all school personnel in this State for use in the event that a child without an asthma action plan suffers an asthma attack or other respiratory emergency. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.