An evaluation conducted by the school district or Regional Program. Rule out Other Health Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment, Vision Impairment, or Hearing Impairment, if suspected Psychological conditions, such as ADD/ADHD, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc. A medical statement including a diagnosis of the condition by a physician licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners, or a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner acting within the scope of his or her license**, OR a diagnosis by a licensed clinical psychologist; AND As needed, an evaluation by a school psychologist including a review of information submitted by the parent and new measures, as needed, such as behavior rating scales, structured observations, and interviews. Rule out Emotional Disturbance or Other Health Impairment, if suspected. Learning disorder, such as dyslexia. Individual assessments as needed. Rule out Specific Learning Disabilities, if suspected. ** The district does not use diagnoses from naturopathic physicians or chiropractors. If a parent submits such a diagnosis, and the team sees evidence that such a condition may exist, contact the District 504 compliance officer.. Section 504 Roles and Responsibilities Role of Building 504 Coordinator – coordinates 504 services in the school or program Participates in district-wide training on Section 504 implementation. May act as 504 case manager for individual. Acts as contact person in school when questions arise about 504 issues. Participates on Building Screening Committee. Ensures that staff are using current Section 504 forms and following current procedures. Coordinates transition of 504 students transferring into and out of the school. Provides data and 504 records to district 504 compliance officer as required. Role of 504 Case Manager – coordinates 504 process for individual students Schedules meetings with parents and other participants. Gathers necessary information for meetings. Writes up 504 documents. Provides copies of documents to parents and puts in student’s cumulative file. Provides information to all teachers that need to know about 504 plan contents, including when the student’s schedule or classes change.
appropriate administrator. Team Requires evaluation and 504 plan/placement decisions to be made by a team that includes someone knowledgeable about the student, about evaluation data and about accommodations/placement options. Not specifically addressed in relation to FAPE. IEP team requires parent, district representative, general education teacher, special education teacher or provider, someone knowledgeable about the educational implications of evaluation data and may include others. Service Plan Section 504 plan or similar planning document. No individual service plan component. Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Population Disabled students who have or have had a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity (or are regarded as disabled by others). Identifies specific categories of disabilities. Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Requires the provision of a free appropriate education. “Appropriate” a program designed to meet the needs of individual disabled students as adequately as education provided to non-disabled students. Students may receive related services or accommodations without a need for special education services. Does not address FAPE. Requires the provision of a free appropriate education. “Appropriate” means a program designed to provide meaningful educational benefit. Students may receive related services only if needed to benefit from special education. Accessibility Has regulations regarding building and program accessibility. Requires that modifications must be made if necessary to provide access to a free appropriate education. Notice Requires notice to the parent or guardian with respect to identification, evaluation, and placement. No specific notice requirements. Requires prior written notice to the parent or guardian with respect to identification, evaluation, and placement.