Location: Tx — Elementary Student Disciplined After Being Denied Restroom Access Despite Medical Documentation
Location: Houston, Texas
A public elementary school student has a documented medical condition that requires urgent access to restrooms. A physician’s letter was provided to the school and acknowledged by the administration and the school nurse. The parent has repeatedly requested a Section 504 plan, but one has not been implemented.
After returning from a hospitalization, the student was denied restroom access by a teacher, even after the teacher was informed of the medical condition. When the student attempted to quietly leave the classroom to use the restroom, the teacher physically blocked the door, verbally reprimanded the student in front of class, and delayed access. This is the second time this has happened this year with two different teachers.
The student is a straight-A student, has never abused restroom privileges.
Administration later told the parent the student was not in trouble. Despite this, the school placed a disciplinary mark for “insubordination” in the student’s permanent record related to the incident.
Questions:
- Does denying restroom access under these circumstances potentially violate Section 504, the ADA, or the Texas Education Code?
- Does physically blocking a student from leaving to address a medical need raise legal concerns?
- What is the appropriate legal remedy or escalation path when a school delays or fails to implement a 504 plan after repeated requests?
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