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Student Services I:Students with Disabilities, Veterans &
other Special Populations
Fall 2012 High School Counselor Conference
Overview Student Support Services
– Services for Students with Disabilities
– Veterans Health and Wellness Special Populations
Legal Differences from High School to University
High School
No Child Left Behind
IDEA
School District Requirements
Parental notification required
University
ADA
Rehabilitation Act Sections 504 & 508
CSU Requirements (different at other institutions)
FERPA – information privacy
Differences from High School to University
High School Identification by school Disability documentation
by school Parental involvement
required
University Identification by student Student must provide
disability documentation Parental involvement only
through student
Differences from High School to University
High School Rights Someone else advocates School responsible to
initiate services & accommodations
University Rights with responsibilities Self advocate Self initiation of services &
partner in provision
Accommodations – Case by CaseAccommodations are determined by the student’s functional limitations and the academic standards for each class – No IEP.
Extended time to take exams
A reader and/or scribe for exams
Notetaking Alternative media (Braille,
e-text, audio) Assistive technology
Peer mentoring & academic coaching
Tape recording of classes Accessible classroom
furniture Career preparation
services
Key Messages to Students & Parents There are big differences in what accommodations are
given and how they are applied Make contact with Disability Services early
(so students and parents will know what to expect – informed choice)
Register with Disability Services as soon as accepted (proper class registration & accommodations on placement tests)
Parents need to become coaches to student rather than direct advocates
Student Support Services Troops to College Program
–The California State University (CSU) is a leader in providing high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education. It offers unlimited opportunities to help students meet their personal and professional goals.
Student Support Services Troops to College Program
–Why the CSU is a great choice for veterans Large number of student veterans Dedicated Veteran staff Many campuses have Veteran Specific
Admissions
Student Support Services Troops to College Program
–Why the CSU is a great choice for veterans Student Veteran Groups Veteran Support Teams Vet Friendly atmosphere Scholarship Opportunities
Health & Wellness Student Health Centers
– Immunization requirements prior to enrollment Measles and Rubella - immunization for or
immunity to Measles and Rubella is required for all students born after 1/1/1957
Hepatitis B - all students 18 or younger at time of first enrollment must provide proof of immunity to Hepatitis B
Health & Wellness Student Health Centers
– Basic services (e.g., annual physicals, cold and flu care, and care for injuries)
– Dental & optometry clinics
– Immunizations
– Lab, x-ray & pharmacy
– Sexual & reproductive health
– Health educators
Health & Wellness Counseling & Psychological Services Centers
– Individual & group counseling
– Support groups
– Crisis Assistance– Workshops (e.g., Self-esteem, relationships 101, test
anxiety, dating violence, public speaking anxiety, group facilitator training, etc.)
Special Populations AB-540 Student Requirements
– Attended a high school in California for three or more years– Graduated from a CA high school or attained the equivalent of a
high school diploma, (Passed the GED or CA High School Proficiency Exam)
– Register or be currently enrolled in one of the three state institutions of higher learning
– File an affidavit with the college or university stating that he or she has applied to legalize his or her legal status or will do so as soon as he or she is eligible to do so
– All information provided by student will be kept confidential by the college or university
Special Populations AB-540 Student Eligibility
– Any student, except a person in non-immigrant status, who meets the specific requirements shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition at all public colleges and universities in California. Any student means U.S. citizen, legal resident and
undocumented person– An undocumented person is a non-citizen who entered the U.S. without
legal immigration status or who stayed after the period he/she was authorized to be in the U.S.
Non-immigrant status means visa holders [e.g., tourist (B visa) or student (F or J visa)]
Special Populations AB-540 Admission Application Process
– Encouraged to apply for admission during the priority filing period (Oct. 1- Nov 30)
– The SSN area should be left blank on the Admission Application.
– The Residency questions should be answered according to their personal residency situation. If an undocumented student is charged non-resident tuition
but the student knows they meet the AB 540 guidelines, please have the student contact the campus and turn in a California NonresidentTuition Exemption Request Form otherwise known as an AB 540 Affidavit.
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