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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid has an actual disability and need, so this isn't something I've actually considered.[/quote]

Many disabilities are not as apparent at younger ages when the academic and social demands are not as high. [/quote]

My kid's were. He had an IEP from K to 11th grade, and a 504 in 12th grade. Currently successful in college, with  accommodations, and right now has a summer job.

OP's question is ridiculous and borderline offensive. No one is rounding up kids with "labels", or stamping their Life File For Eternity Such That They Can't Get Jobs. As another poster said, this smacks of cold feet and denial.

Those of us whose kids could not function in school without services and accommodations are thankful that they exist, and plan to utilize them for as long as they're still offered.

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I agree that it is highly unlikely that OP's child would be harmed by the Trump administration if they get an IEP or 504 plan, but it is not "offensive" to worry about this. Jfc

I get that you have a different situation on your household, but my child's or OP's child's situation is real and not an affront to you. We exist and have a right to exist.[/quote]

it kind of is offensive though. I agree with PP. [/quote]

Disagree. I assume posters on this forum, esp those new to navigating the educational services world, are genuinely asking for help. I try to offer it in the same spirit. We were all new once.

If you can’t say something nice…
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These questions all imply that being one of “those” kids is something to be avoided or even worse that the 504/IEP system is something to be gamed to get advantages like extra time on tests but not at the cost of “stigma”. [/quote]

The Trump administration and his HHS secretary has made several statements indicating that they don't value kids with disabilities and want to segregate them from other children. This is unlikely to occur anytime soon and if it did it's not clear having or not having an IEP or 504 would matter one way or another so it seems unwise to deprive OP's child of services for this reason, but the concern itself is not unfounded nor is it grounded in a stigma on the part of OP against children with disabilities. Her child has a disability that you refuse to recognize. That's on you.[/quote]

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