Is it true that schools get extra funding for each kid they have that's diagnosed with ADD or ADHD?

Question

Is it true that schools get extra funding for each kid they have that's diagnosed with ADD or ADHD?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Yes. Kids with ADHD are classified as OHI, it is a good enough reason to be classified and be on an IEP in my state. In my state  they are classified as Other Health Impaired.

Answer 3

In my district in MI we usually put our ADHD kids that need extra help and accommodations on a 504 plan. We receive no funding for 504 plans but they do cost us quite a bit. As the SSW I am in charge of them and I know my time costs the district.

It is a good thing though, the 504 allows us to make and require future accommodations so the kids can be successful academically.

Answer 4

No.  At least not automatically.  However, in some rare (or not so rare in some places) cases... IF a student has been diagnoses by a medical doctor to have ADHD and it is proven through data collected by the school (usually the school psychologist) to negatively impact the student's ability to learn then they may qualify for Special Ed services under the eligibility category of "Health Impaired" which means that a student's medical condition is impacting their learning.  So... if a student has ADHD AND and IEP then yes... a school will get extra funding that comes along for every student that holds an IEP.

Answer 5

Not in NC.

School systems get money from their state for every identified and served special needs student (up to a certain cap number) and from the federal government for every identified student. A diagnosis of ADD and ADHD are not enough to identify a student for special ed.

So, December 1 every state takes special care to have all identified students in place in order to receive federal money.

NC uses April 1 as the date for collecting that information in order to get state money.

Any tranfers or placements after these dates do not get funding. The funding goes to pay the special ed teacher's salary for these students.

Answer 6

No, but I understand why you would ask the question.

There are federal and state funds allocate via a census for students identified for Special Education and have an Individualized Education Program.

But while there are funds available they do not cover the entire cost. Special Education is a mandate that was never fully funded by the government. States catch the shortfall.

The comment above about timing for the census is right on. Every state wants the numbers to align to try to max the dollars and provide the needed financial assistance.

So, some students diagnosed as ADD and certified as Health Impaired by the school system may have dollars trafficked for support through the census but not every student diagnosed with ADD has an IEP. Not every student diagnosed with ADD needs an IEP.

Hope this provides some clarification.

Answer 7

No.  Students don't even get IEPs for ADD or ADHD,  Schools are supposed to get extra funding for each student with a disability who has an IEP,  but the federal government doesn't give it the the schools, leaving the state and school districts to find the ways to cover the extra costs.

Answer 8

The money is given for students that are in the special ed program. Just because a student has ADD or ADHD doesn't automatically mean they will be accepted in the special ed dept. They have to determine that a student's education is vastly affected by the ADD or ADHD.