What can schools do when child is out for extended period?

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Just wondering if anyone can provide some info on the role of public school

and child with OCD.  My dd has been out of school for almost 3 mos due to

debilitating sudden onset OCD symptoms and major depression.  Shes has been

on official medical leave from  but now school is taking about possible having

her go to a " special " school.  There will be a formal meeting this week and Im

not sure what to expect.  Can they kick her out if she doesnt get better fast

enough?  Both Phych Drs say she not ready to go back.  Im Also, pursuing the

Pandas aspect of OCD and she is now seeing specialist who wants us to try

steroids burst and not change meds or have her begin CBT/ERP.  (We were ready to

go begin an  extensive outpatient program before seeing new Dr. since  she

cannot even get dressed most days.)

 

Can they kick her out or place her somewhere else legally? Is there some cut off

in which if so many days are missed they have the right to do so? Who, what

agency should I be talking to? Should I be concerned on a legal level?  My

experience with the special needs coordinator has not always been amicable as I

have another dd who has an IEP and historically, I've had to fight to make them

to provide the services she needed/deserved.

 

Right now it looks as though it may be months till shes better. Could she just

take the grade next year if needed?  I have no idea how long this will take and

additional pressure from the school is just not what we need when we're just

trying to find out what the right/best treatment is.

 

Any direction info would be most appreciated.  Thank so much!