There are common misconceptions about a student’s rights under Section 504 Plans, so we are including a direct quote here from the U.S. Department of Education:
Public elementary and secondary schools (including public charter schools) must have procedural safeguards, due process procedures, regarding the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of persons who, because of disability, need, or are believed to need special instruction or related services.
Parents or guardians must be told about these procedures.
Parents or guardians must be notified of any evaluation or placement actions, and must be allowed to examine the student’s records.
The due process procedures must allow the parents or guardians of students in elementary and secondary schools to challenge evaluation and placement procedures and decisions.
If parents or guardians disagree with the Section 504 Teams or school’s decisions, they must be afforded an impartial hearing, with an opportunity for their participation and for representation by counsel.
A review procedure also must be available to parents or guardians who disagree with the hearing decision.”
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