- A legal document that is developed collaboratively between school personnel and the child’s parents/legal guardians to make sure the child’s educational needs are met.
- An IEP must establish measurable annual goals for a child with special educational needs, and must document the specific educational and related interventions and accommodations that the public school will provide to, or on behalf of, the child.
- An IEP is recommended for a child who needs both interventions and accommodations to be successful in the school setting.
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- Refers to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This is a federal law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their disability. Individuals with disabilities are defined under this law as: “persons who have or have a history of a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities.” (Section 504 Fact Sheet, Department of Health and Human Services, 2006).
- Children who qualify include those with medical conditions such as congenital heart defects, as well as children with behavioral disorders such as ADHD/ADD or neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism.
- Children who qualify as having a disability will automatically be protected under Section 504.
- Not all students will also qualify for an IEP.
- A 504 plan is recommended for any child who does not have significant learning difficulties, but who needs supports and accommodations for school.
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