Other Health DisabilitiesLearning Support :

“Other Health Disability” refers to a wide range of chronic or acute health conditions that may be either congenital or acquired. Students with health conditions may have associated characteristics or symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Some of the health conditions are progressive and some have associated symptoms that vary in intensity from day to day. Medications, treatments, therapies, and repeated hospitalizations for a range of chronic or acute health conditions can affect a student’s ability to learn and function at school. A student with such a condition may be considered for special education under the Other Health Disabilities (OHD) category. For current Minnesota rule language regarding other health disabilities, access the * MN Rule Chapter 3525.1335. Access section links on the right for additional resources that address the needs of students with other health disabilities.

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MDE Contact:: Joan Breslin-Larson, Categorical Disabilities Supervisor: 651-582-8268,
e-mail: Joan Breslin-Larson