ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT Clause Samples
The Orthopedic Impairment clause defines eligibility or classification criteria for individuals who have physical disabilities affecting their bones, joints, or muscles. In practice, this clause typically applies to students in educational settings, identifying those whose orthopedic conditions—such as cerebral palsy, amputations, or bone disorders—significantly limit their ability to participate in standard classroom activities. Its core function is to ensure that individuals with such impairments receive appropriate accommodations and support, thereby promoting equal access to educational opportunities and compliance with disability laws.
ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT. A student with a severe orthopedic impairment adversely affecting her or his educational performance may be eligible for special education and related services. The phrase orthopedic impairment includes impairments caused by disease, like poliomyelitis or bone tuberculosis, as well as impairments from other causes, such as cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or ▇▇▇▇▇ that cause contractures.24 The group of qualified professionals that collects or reviews evaluation data in connection with the determination of a student's eligibility based on an orthopedic impairment must include a licensed physician. 25 “Medical services” under IDEA are defined as services provided by a licensed physician to determine whether a child has a medically related disabling condition, which results in the child's need for special education and related services.26 The District will ensure that such services are at no cost to the parent.27 The group of qualified professionals conducting an evaluation of a student suspected of having an orthopedic impairment will conduct assessments and observations, and collect data, as necessary for the ARD Committee to make an eligibility determination.
ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT. Federal & State Definition
ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT. A student with a severe orthopedic impairment adversely affecting her or his educational performance may be eligible for special education and related services. The phrase orthopedic impairment includes impairments caused by disease, like poliomyelitis or bone tuberculosis, as well as impairments from other causes, such as cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or ▇▇▇▇▇ that cause contractures.1 The group of qualified professionals that collects or reviews evaluation data in connection with the determination of a student's eligibility based on an orthopedic impairment must include a licensed physician. 2 “Medical services” under IDEA are defined as services provided by a licensed physician to determine whether a child has a medically related disabling condition, which results in the child's need for special education and related services.3 The District will ensure that such services are at no cost to the parent.4 1 34 C.F.R. § 300.8(c)(8) 2 19 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §89.1040(c)(7) 3 34 C.F.R. § 300.34(c)(5) 4 Letter to Anonymous (OSEP 6/3/2020) The group of qualified professionals conducting an evaluation of a student suspected of having an orthopedic impairment will conduct assessments and observations, and collect data, as necessary for the ARD Committee to make an eligibility determination. <.. image(Text Description automatically generated) removed ..>