Other Health Impaired (OHI) Eligibility Criteria

Section 3030(f), Title 5, CCR: 

A student has limited strength, vitality, or alertness, due to chronic or acute health problems, including but not limited to a heart condition, cancer, leukemia, rheumatic fever, chronic kidney disease, cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, epilepsy, Tourette Syndrome, lead poisoning, diabetes, tuberculosis and other communicable infectious diseases, and hematological disorders such as sickle cell anemia and hemophilia which adversely affects a pupil’s educational performance. This health problem is not temporary in nature. Criteria: All elements listed below must be determined to establish eligibility.

1. This health impairment is not temporary in nature. 

2. The impairment adversely affects the student’s educational performance, and requires special education to meet the student’s needs. Note: If a student is suspected of OHI due to characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), all elements listed below must be determined to establish eligibility. 

• A written report from a school psychologist that includes all existing information related to any characteristics of ADHD-like behavior exhibited by the student. 

• A written report from a special education teacher addressing academic skills. 

• An assessment by a school nurse. 

• The impairment adversely affects the student’s educational performance, and requires special education to meet the student’s needs.