504 Basics: 

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- 504 Plans will not change with whom or where your child learns, but rather how they are accessing and/or demonstrating their learning in their normal classroom setting.

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-Plans & accommodations are drafted & decided upon by the collective 504 team- typically consisting of the case manager (school counselor), the student's teachers, parents, and any additional staff members who are knowledgeable about the student & their condition. 

 

-The plan is reviewed at least once a year, and can be edited/amended at any time. 

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-It travels with your child throughout their schooling so that the supports consistently stay in place. 

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-504 Plans are recognized and supported even at the college level. 

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Walking through the qualifying process:

Q. Does a physician's diagnosis/note automatically qualify a student for a 504 Plan? 

     A: On it's own, no.

    The qualifying criteria consists of:

                        1. A student having a physical or mental impairment

                        2. That substantially limits

                        3. A major life activity (i.e. walking, learning, writing, etc.)

     Decided collectively by the 504 Plan team. 

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