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504 Plan
Sometimes students with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or other mental health issues fall through the cracks and don’t qualify for services. The 504 plan can meet these needs and enable schools to recognize these real struggles of not being able to get out of bed or being able to concentrate on tasks at school by offering longer times for test taking, reducing homework or classwork, verbal testing, excusing lateness or missed classwork-- developing plans to meet each student’s individual needs.
Section 504 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The 504 plans help remove any barriers that may inhibit a student from educational services. Any student with an IEP has the protections of section 504, however you do not need to qualify for an IEP to receive the services of a 504 plan. Students must have a disability that limits a major life activity to qualify for a 504 plan. The 504 plan defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity. Mental or psychological disorders include intellectual disability, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities. Eligible students receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) so their needs are met. This plan is helpful for students who may not meet Special Education eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). After an assessment, once eligible, the school’s 504 team writes a 504 plan for the student. This plan lists the accommodations and services the school will offer so the student can access the general education program.
A 504 plan is a good option for a k-12 student if:
IDEA law requires that your child must meet two prongs of the law in order to be served by special education:
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*Information retrieved from & learn more at:
https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/504-plan/understanding-504-plans
http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/section-504-2/
http://matrixparents.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/504-Packet-English.pdf
http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/504-plans.html
Section 504 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The 504 plans help remove any barriers that may inhibit a student from educational services. Any student with an IEP has the protections of section 504, however you do not need to qualify for an IEP to receive the services of a 504 plan. Students must have a disability that limits a major life activity to qualify for a 504 plan. The 504 plan defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity. Mental or psychological disorders include intellectual disability, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities. Eligible students receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) so their needs are met. This plan is helpful for students who may not meet Special Education eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). After an assessment, once eligible, the school’s 504 team writes a 504 plan for the student. This plan lists the accommodations and services the school will offer so the student can access the general education program.
A 504 plan is a good option for a k-12 student if:
- The child has an identified learning disability (LD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) but does not meet the requirements of IDEA for special education services and supports
- The child is currently receiving informal accommodations or ongoing support at school
IDEA law requires that your child must meet two prongs of the law in order to be served by special education:
- The child must have one (or more) of the 13 disabilities listed in IDEA which includes learning disabilities and attention disorders; and,
- As a result of the disability, the child needs special education to make progress in school in order to benefit from the general education program
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LEARNPSYCHOLOGY.ORG: SUICIDE DEPRESSION STUDENT GUIDEBOOK
*Information retrieved from & learn more at:
https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/504-plan/understanding-504-plans
http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/section-504-2/
http://matrixparents.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/504-Packet-English.pdf
http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/504-plans.html