No quoting thanks.
We have a 504. !!!
Still processing the road that it took to get there. At the final meeting many things said that DH and I are still in disbelief.
Folks who are in charge of the process offered only a blank form with no proposed route for LTFA. "see does not really apply to your condition". We supplied our own list of accommodations. It was proposed that DS to be excluded from unsafe activities such as field trips and labs with no penalties. At one point when discussing the studies showing bullying and LTFA, there was the comment made that if one made a "big deal" about LTFA that action is what made the child a target.
In the end, we have a 504 that focuses on inclusion.
Now, I've followed up with a friend, who sadly went through the same process for their kid a few years ago. No plan for LTFA from SD, done entirely off of their list. But once the plan is obtained, it has been easier for them. Wish I had known about their experience a month ago instead of today.
There is the thought of following up with OCR as obviously the SD is aware of many kids with LTFA and LAMPs. Although just a handful of kids are covered either because of being lucky to have a well trained counselor (different for each school) or the parents pursued, pursued, pursued. From the multiple decisions posted here, schools are responsible for identifying LTFA and following up with a 504, not the parents demanding one. And for the 2012 case at Virginia City--the decision was clear--the SD knew it had multiple kids needing LAMPs and the SD should have done 504s. Here's a timeline for coming into compliance.
*edited for brevity* Basically, here's another program in need of greater allergy awareness. Just thought I would not be facing this in 2013.