What condition must exist to categorize a student with "Other Health Impairment"?

Question

Question 17 options:

Poor academic performance as measured by standarized tests

An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or other health factors

Any health impairment that is documented by a physician

A health impairment that adversely affects educational performance

Answer 1

To categorize a student with "Other Health Impairment," the condition that must exist is:

A health impairment that adversely affects educational performance.

This aligns with the criteria outlined under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which defines "Other Health Impairment" as having limited strength, vitality, or alertness due to chronic or acute health problems that adversely affects a child's educational performance.