What
criteria are used to determine Section 504 eligibility?
- A
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity
within the school environment
- Must be based on a multi-source evaluation
- Eligibility
determined on a case by case basis by a group of persons knowledgeable about
the student and the meaning of evaluation data
- If
District suspects a physical impairment and does not already have a current
diagnosis documented by a physician, input from a physician may be sought as
part of evaluation process
- MUST
be separate finding that impairment substantially limits a major life activity
- Medical
evaluations are NOT required under Section 504. District may NOT require parent
to provide medical information of evaluation
To be
protected under Section 504, a student must:
- Have
a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major
life activities;
- Have
a record of such an impairment; or
- Be
regarded as having such an impairment
Parents, guardians, teachers, service team members, counselors, related service providers, other school staff or administrators, and or/or community agencies can initiate a
Section 504 referral request. A link to the referral form is below.
For additional information:
Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District Section 504 Referral Form
U.S. Department of Education Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools