Section 504

29 11, 2018

Is FAPE Required Under a 504 Plan?

2019-05-22T11:51:10-05:00

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, including federal funds. Section 504 provides that: “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States . . . shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance . . .”1 The U.S. Department of Education (ED) enforces Section 504 in programs and activities that receive funds from ED. Recipients [...]

Is FAPE Required Under a 504 Plan?2019-05-22T11:51:10-05:00
8 05, 2018

Can a Student Have Both an IEP and a 504 Plan?

2019-10-03T11:53:33-05:00

It’s possible to have both, but it would be very unusual for your child to need both. Here’s why: Everything that’s in a 504 plan can be included in an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP can also provide services and supports that would be not available in a 504 plan. So if your child qualifies for an IEP, typically there is no reason to also have a 504 plan. One instance in which a school might want to create a separate 504 plan is if a student who has an IEP breaks her hand. She might need some accommodations for [...]

Can a Student Have Both an IEP and a 504 Plan?2019-10-03T11:53:33-05:00
21 08, 2017

Does My Child’s 504 Plan Have to Be Reviewed at the Beginning of Each School Year?

2018-08-16T13:16:28-05:00

Does my child’s 504 plan have to be revisited at the beginning of each school year? Is there a legal requirement to review it annually? No, unlike with IEPs, there’s no legal requirement to review a 504 plan each year. But it’s a good idea to have an annual 504 plan review meeting anyway. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a situation where you wouldn’t want to revisit the plan at the start of the year. The new school year brings a lot of changes for your child—such as new teachers, curriculum and classes. If your child is starting middle or [...]

Does My Child’s 504 Plan Have to Be Reviewed at the Beginning of Each School Year?2018-08-16T13:16:28-05:00
24 01, 2017

May a report card refer to an IEP or a plan for providing services under Section 504?

2017-06-30T15:36:40-05:00

May a report card identify special education being provided for that student or otherwise indicate that the student has a disability? For instance, may the report card refer to an IEP or a plan for providing services under Section 504? Report cards indicate a child’s progress or level of achievement in specific classes, course content, or curriculum.  Consistent with this purpose, it would be permissible under Section 504 and Title II for a report card to indicate that a student is receiving special education or related services as long as the report card informs parents about their child’s progress or level [...]

May a report card refer to an IEP or a plan for providing services under Section 504?2017-06-30T15:36:40-05:00
20 01, 2017

6 Tips to Make Sure Your Child’s 504 Plan Is Being Followed

2017-06-30T15:50:35-05:00

Your child’s 504 plan has been set in motion. Is the school delivering what it promised? Use these tips from Understood.org to monitor the situation throughout the year. Know who’s providing your child’s services. The 504 plan should state not only what special services your child will receive but also the name of the person is responsible for it. Try casually asking your child, “Have you worked with Mr. Jones this week?” Your child’s answer may tell you a little—or a lot—about how well the 504 plan is being followed. […]

6 Tips to Make Sure Your Child’s 504 Plan Is Being Followed2017-06-30T15:50:35-05:00
27 07, 2016

Guidance from the OCR on the Educational Rights of Students with ADHD

2019-05-30T11:26:41-05:00

On July 26, 2016, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance clarifying the obligation of schools to provide students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with equal educational opportunity under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Guidance from the OCR on the Educational Rights of Students with ADHD2019-05-30T11:26:41-05:00

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