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A Section 504 Accommodation Plan is a legal document for students with disabilities that provides individualized accommodations to ensure they have equitable access to education and school activities, as required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973's Section 504. These plans detail specific changes and support, such as extended time on tests or access to audiobooks, for students with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit a major life activity, ensuring they receive a Free Appropriate Public Education.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is one of several federal and state laws that protect students with disabilities. Section 504 is a federal civil rights statute prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions on Section 504 Accommodation Plans
How do I get my child evaluated for a Section 504 Plan?
How do I get my child evaluated for a Section 504 Plan?
Every Clark County School District School has a Section 504 Plan liaison. Contact the 504 liaison at your child’s school.
What does the Section 504 evaluation entail?
What does the Section 504 evaluation entail?
Unlike most Individuals with Disabilities Education Act evaluations, Section 504 evaluations do not necessarily involve formal testing. Students with an impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities may be considered eligible for a Section 504 Plan. Evaluation would include a review of all available current data (e.g., school records, teacher reports, parent reports).
My doctor has provided a prescription with a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and for 504 accommodations. Is my child eligible for a Section 504 Plan based on that documentation?
My doctor has provided a prescription with a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and for 504 accommodations. Is my child eligible for a Section 504 Plan based on that documentation?
Although a medical diagnosis of ADHD is one source of data to consider, the diagnosis alone does not necessarily ensure a student would be eligible for a Section 504 Plan.
Are there any impairments that automatically mean that a student has a disability under Section 504?
Are there any impairments that automatically mean that a student has a disability under Section 504?
No. An impairment in and of itself is not a disability. The impairment must substantially limit one or more major life activities in order to be considered a disability under Section 504.
Does a medical diagnosis of an illness automatically mean a student can receive services under Section 504?
Does a medical diagnosis of an illness automatically mean a student can receive services under Section 504?
No. A medical diagnosis of an illness does not mean a student can receive services under Section 504. The illness must cause a substantial limitation on the student’s ability to learn or perform another major life activity.
Can you define “substantial limitation” as described under Section 504?
Can you define “substantial limitation” as described under Section 504?
Section 504 does not provide an operational definition of “substantial limitation” and is determined on a case-by-case basis by the Section 504 School Team. Under Section 504, the 504 Team is a group of persons who are knowledgeable about the student and knowledgeable about reasonable accommodations.
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