504

Question 1

504
Ages covered

Answer 1

From birth to death. No age restriction

Question 2

504
Purpose

Answer 2

To prohibit discrimination based on a person’s disability and all programs receiving federal funding.
This all helps provide access and remove barriers

Question 3

504
Definition of child/ person with a disability

Answer 3

A person with a physical and mental impairment that limits a major life function

Question 4

504
Funding

Answer 4

Because this is a civil rights law, no additional funding is provided
Idea funding must not be used for 504 students

Question 5

504
Planning documents

Answer 5

Accommodation plan commonly known as a 504 plan
Does not have as many rules as IDEA

Question 6

504
Assessment requirements to determine eligibility

Answer 6

The documents that are needed are medical diagnosis, school records, observations, interviews with the student
504 cambi an alternative for a student that does not qualify for an IEP.
Parents are allowed to request 504
The 5014 is separate from MDT and IEP team

Question 7

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FAPE

Answer 7

Free inappropriate education
All students with disabilities have equal access to education.

Progress is not required
Students may receive accommodations
Life changes to their environment, for example, small classroom modifications or amplification system or more frequent checks by teacher

Question 8

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Due process

Answer 8

Parents have the right to be informed of their child being evaluated or identified as needing support

They have a right to receive records and can complain about the process to the civil rights office