Other Health Impairment

Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules

Other Health Impairment

(1) If a child is suspected of having an other health impairment, the following evaluation must be conducted:

(a) Medical or health assessment statement. A medical statement or a health assessment statement, indicating a diagnosis of a health impairment or a description of the impairment, and a statement that the child's condition is permanent or is expected to last for more than 60 calendar days;

(b) Other:

(A) Any additional assessments necessary to determine the impact of the suspected disability:

(i) On the child's educational performance for a school-age child; or

(ii) On the child's developmental progress for a preschool child; and

(B) Any additional evaluations or assessments necessary to identify the child's educational needs.

(2) To be eligible as a child with an other health impairment, the child must meet all of the minimum criteria:

(a) The child exhibits limited strength, vitality or alertness, including a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment;

(b) The child's limited strength, vitality or alertness is due to a chronic or acute health problem; and

(c) The child's condition is permanent or expected to last for more than 60 calendar days.

(3) For a child to be eligible for special education services as a child with an other health impairment, the eligibility team must also determine that:

(a) The child's disability has an adverse impact on the child's educational performance; and

(b) The child needs special education services as a result of the disability.