- (16.1) What is disability-based discrimination?
- (16.2) What federal and state laws protect my child against disability-based discrimination?
- (16.3) Does my child’s school have to make extra efforts to ensure that my child participates fully in school programs and activities?
- (16.4) What programs of the school district are covered by Section 504 and the ADA?
- (16.5) What are some examples of reasonable accommodations available under Section 504/ADA?
- (16.6) What criteria does my child need to meet to be eligible for protections and services under federal and state discrimination laws?
- (16.7) What are some examples of an “impairment that substantially limits a major life activity”?
- (16.8) What do “having a record of an impairment” and “being regarded as having an impairment” mean?
- (16.9) My child has a disability under Section 504. What is their school’s educational obligation?
- (16.10) Can a parent/guardian/other education rights holder audio record a meeting that the school district convenes to determine a child’s eligibility or a child’s services and accommodations under Section 504?
- (16.11) Must school districts be proactive in identifying students who may be eligible for educational services under Section 504?
- (16.12) What is the evaluation process for Section 504?
- (16.13) If I request an assessment for Section 504 eligibility, does the school district have to assess my child to determine their eligibility for accommodations and/or services?
- (16.14) Can I appeal if my child is denied eligibility?
- (16.15) If a student is eligible for services under Section 504 only, can they receive special education services?
- (16.16) Does Section 504 require provision of related services?
- (16.17) How should a school make a placement decision for my child who is eligible for services under Section 504?
- (16.18) Does Section 504 establish procedural safeguards for parents/guardians/other education rights holders?
- (16.19) When does the school need parent’s/guardian’s/other education rights holder’s consent under Section 504?
- (16.20) What rights to their school’s nonacademic and extracurricular services does my child have under Section 504?
- (16.21) What are some health conditions that are typically covered by Section 504, and what accommodations are provided to a child with a health condition?
- (16.22) What are the rules governing the discipline of students identified as having a disability under Section 504?
- (16.23) My child has a Section 504 plan. How are they protected against bullying at school?
- (16.24) Can the school district retaliate against me or my child for using our rights under Section 504?
- (16.25) My child who is eligible for services under Section 504 has transferred to a new school district. What happens to their Section 504 plan from the previous district?
- (16.26) Can a school district deny an interdistrict transfer based on a child’s disability?
- (16.27) What rights do I have under Section 504 if I disagree with the district?