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If a student has a certain medical diagnosis, does s/he automatically get special education services?

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If a student has a certain medical diagnosis, does s/he automatically get special education services?

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No. The medical diagnosis says what disability or condition the student has. It does not say if the student qualifies for special education. For example, two students might have attention deficit disorder (ADHD). One might need special education because of the ADHD, but the other might not.