A principal called the school nurse into his office and asked, "Will this student be able to attend our school?" after handing over the medical record of a severely handicapped prospective student. What is your response?
a. "Legally all students have a right to public education in the least restrictive environment possible so let me think how we can manage."
b. "The student clearly won't be comfortable here; other students can be so cruel; let me talk to the student's family."
c. "There are schools that specialize in the care of the severely handicapped; let me get in touch to see if one of those schools has the needed resources."
d. "This student is so handicapped there is no way to manage the needed care; the family needs a home schooling teacher."
Ans: a. "Legally all students have a right to public education in the least restrictive environment possible so let me think how we can manage."
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