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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is a unique hardship?
A unique hardship depends on the family’s individual
and personal situation. Problems that are common to
large numbers of families, such as issues involving day
care or program/course preference, do not constitute
a hardship, unless there are other compelling factors.
Documentation that can be independently verified must
accompany all hardship requests, or the request will be
denied. In the absence of such documentation, evidence
of such extenuating circumstances may be obtained
through consultation with school staff. Examples of
such unique hardships include, but are not limited to,
the following:

1. Child care: Parents/guardians must demonstrate
extenuating circumstances in obtaining age-appro-
priate supervision of school-age students before and/
or after school because: (a) their work hours extend
significantly beyond the typical hours for available
child care programs and activities located within the
home school or otherwise easily accessible child care
programs; and/or (b) significant financial constraints
limit the family’s ability to otherwise access child
care, or other student specified needs. The extenuat-
ing circumstances must be extremely significant for
students beyond the elementary level.
2. When there are extenuating circumstances involv-
ing the physical, mental, or emotional well-being
of the student. Parents/guardians seeking COSAs
for this reason should provide documentation of
(a) ongoing treatment by a health-care provider of
issues related to the student’s physical, mental, or
emotional well-being that are directly related to or
significantly impacted by the school environment;
and/or (b) a significant health issue with unique care
requirements (e.g., frequent medical appointments
far from the student’s home school and/or the par-
ent’s/guardian’s work location)[/quote]

I realize that. BUT I am still looking for the correct form. Thanks. [/quote]

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