- (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 her school’s educational obligation?
- (16.10) Must school districts be proactive in identifying students who may be eligible for educational services under Section 504?
- (16.11) What is the evaluation process for Section 504?
- (16.12) If I request an assessment for Section 504 eligibility, does the school district have to assess my child to determine her eligibility for accommodations and/or services? Can I appeal if my child is denied eligibility?
- (16.13) If a student is eligible for services under Section 504 only, can she receive special education services?
- (16.14) Does Section 504 require provision of related services?
- (16.15) How should a school make a placement decision for my child who is eligible for services under Section 504?
- (16.16) Does Section 504 establish procedural safeguards for parents?
- (16.17) When does the school need parent’s consent under Section 504?
- (16.18) What rights to her school’s nonacademic and extracurricular services does my child have under Section 504?
- (16.19) What are some health conditions that are typically covered by Section 504, and what accommodations are provided to a child with a health condition?
- (16.20) What are the rules governing the discipline of students identified as having a disability under Section 504?
- (16.21) My child has a Section 504 plan. How is she protected against bullying at school?
- (16.22) Can the school district retaliate against me or my child for using our rights under Section 504?
- (16.23) My child who is eligible for services under Section 504 has transferred to a new school district. What happens to his Section 504 plan from the previous district?
- (16.24) What rights do I have under Section 504 if I disagree with the District?