/section-504 Section 504 en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 21 May 2024 15:13:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 The number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades. Here are some of the common terms used. Tue, 21 May 2024 15:13:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 /leadership/more-students-are-getting-diabetes-heres-what-that-means-for-the-classroom/2024/02 More than a half million people under 20 could have the chronic health disorder by 2060, and they'll need support from schools. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:38:41 GMT /leadership/more-students-are-getting-diabetes-heres-what-that-means-for-the-classroom/2024/02 /leadership/students-with-health-conditions-protected-under-federal-law-education-department-stresses/2024/02 Asthma, diabetes, allergies, and gastroesophageal reflux disease may trigger student protections under civil rights law. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:27:25 GMT /leadership/students-with-health-conditions-protected-under-federal-law-education-department-stresses/2024/02 /teaching-learning/what-is-an-iep-individualized-education-programs-explained/2023/07 What IEPs are, what their purpose is, and which students are eligible. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:29:22 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-an-iep-individualized-education-programs-explained/2023/07 /teaching-learning/new-discipline-guidance-focuses-on-discrimination-against-students-with-disabilities/2022/07 The Biden administration aims to clarify how federal law protects students with disabilities. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:41:30 GMT /teaching-learning/new-discipline-guidance-focuses-on-discrimination-against-students-with-disabilities/2022/07 /teaching-learning/what-do-schools-owe-students-with-disabilities-feds-plan-to-update-regulations/2022/05 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Comments are open for suggested changes. Fri, 06 May 2022 19:51:56 GMT /teaching-learning/what-do-schools-owe-students-with-disabilities-feds-plan-to-update-regulations/2022/05 /teaching-learning/la-agrees-to-do-more-after-failing-on-special-education-could-other-districts-be-next/2022/04 The district failed to meet the needs of students with disabilities during the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education found. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:21:22 GMT /teaching-learning/la-agrees-to-do-more-after-failing-on-special-education-could-other-districts-be-next/2022/04 /leadership/do-distressed-students-have-a-right-to-trauma-sensitive-schooling/2019/09 Three lawsuits argue schools have a responsibility to consider and mitigate the effects of students' personal traumas on their learning. Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:16:50 GMT /leadership/do-distressed-students-have-a-right-to-trauma-sensitive-schooling/2019/09 /teaching-learning/special-education-reforms-at-center-of-new-settlement-agreements/2018/12 The Berkeley, Calif. school district and the state of Ohio have said they will do more to provide services and to ensure students with disabilities are educated in inclusive settings. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 19:19:00 GMT /teaching-learning/special-education-reforms-at-center-of-new-settlement-agreements/2018/12 /teaching-learning/boston-resolves-civil-rights-complaint-over-students-with-sickle-cell-disease/2018/02 The Boston school district agreed to take a number of steps to ensure that it is identifying children with the genetic disorder and offering the supports they're legally entitled to under federal law. Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:23:00 GMT /teaching-learning/boston-resolves-civil-rights-complaint-over-students-with-sickle-cell-disease/2018/02 /leadership/new-guidance-outlines-civil-rights-protections-for-students-with-disabilities/2016/12 Three new documents describe the responsibilities of all schools, including charters, in following Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:50:00 GMT /leadership/new-guidance-outlines-civil-rights-protections-for-students-with-disabilities/2016/12 /leadership/ed-dept-releases-adhd-guidance-to-commemorate-ada-anniversary/2016/07 The guidance, released on the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reminds schools of their obligations to students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:28:00 GMT /leadership/ed-dept-releases-adhd-guidance-to-commemorate-ada-anniversary/2016/07 /teaching-learning/special-populations/2015/09 States vary widely in the number of students with disabilities who are covered under Section 504, according to an analysis by the Advocacy Institute. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 02:14:55 GMT /teaching-learning/special-populations/2015/09 /teaching-learning/states-vary-in-proportion-of-students-with-disability-related-504-plans/2015/09 The recent Civil Rights Data Collection by the Education Department offers greater insight into this student population, who have disabilities but are not covered under the IDEA. Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:36:00 GMT /teaching-learning/states-vary-in-proportion-of-students-with-disability-related-504-plans/2015/09 /leadership/new-federal-guidance-addresses-bullying-of-504-students-with-disabilities/2014/10 The information offers anti-bullying advice to schools regarding students covered by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which may include those with impairments such as depression or severe food allergies. Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:26:07 GMT /leadership/new-federal-guidance-addresses-bullying-of-504-students-with-disabilities/2014/10 /teaching-learning/ed-dept-expands-guidance-on-bullying-and-504-students-with-disabilities/2014/10 The information offers anti-bullying advice to schools regarding students covered by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which may include those with impairments such as depression or severe food allergies Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:56:00 GMT /teaching-learning/ed-dept-expands-guidance-on-bullying-and-504-students-with-disabilities/2014/10 /policy-politics/special-education/2014/08 An analysis of U.S. Department of Education data finds that students receiving accommodations under Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act differ from those classified under the Individuals With Disabilities Act. Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:17:00 GMT /policy-politics/special-education/2014/08 /teaching-learning/students-with-504-plans-more-likely-to-be-white-enrolled-in-non-title-i-schools/2014/08 About 1 percent of all students nationwide receive accommodations under Section 504, which requires schools to make accommodations for disabilities such as mobility impairments, epilepsy or cerebral palsy. Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/students-with-504-plans-more-likely-to-be-white-enrolled-in-non-title-i-schools/2014/08 /leadership/non-medical-school-workers-may-administer-insulin-in-california/2013/08 Nursing groups opposed the move, which was approved by the state Supreme Court, saying that it was unauthorized practice of medicine. Mon, 12 Aug 2013 21:48:55 GMT /leadership/non-medical-school-workers-may-administer-insulin-in-california/2013/08 /teaching-learning/feds-receive-record-number-of-complaints-about-special-education/2012/10 The greatest number of complaints were about whether students were receiving a free, appropriate public education. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:27:17 GMT /teaching-learning/feds-receive-record-number-of-complaints-about-special-education/2012/10 /teaching-learning/n-j-district-cited-for-segregating-students-with-disabilities/2012/10 The U.S. Department of Education's office for civil rights found that during the 2009-10 and 2010-11 school years, more than 60 percent of students with disabilities in the district were in self-contained classrooms. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:04:04 GMT /teaching-learning/n-j-district-cited-for-segregating-students-with-disabilities/2012/10 /teaching-learning/diets-effect-on-adhd-must-be-studied-further/2012/04 There are potential benefits in adjusting what these kids eat, but there is still much to learn. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:52:36 GMT /teaching-learning/diets-effect-on-adhd-must-be-studied-further/2012/04 /teaching-learning/section-504-protection-usually-does-not-apply-to-private-schools/2012/04 The U.S. Education Department says that "private schools whose students or teachers participate in federally assisted programs conducted by a local school district are not grant recipients and are not directly subject to the federal civil rights requirements. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:29:43 GMT /teaching-learning/section-504-protection-usually-does-not-apply-to-private-schools/2012/04 /teaching-learning/feds-resolve-issues-in-memphis-over-students-with-health-problems/2012/04 The Education Department's office for civil rights was investigating in part to see if there was a difference in whether and what services students were offered because of their race. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:23:21 GMT /teaching-learning/feds-resolve-issues-in-memphis-over-students-with-health-problems/2012/04 /teaching-learning/are-children-at-private-schools-entitled-to-services-under-section-504/2012/04 School boards shouldn't have to provide services to students with disabilities at private schools who would get services under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if they attended a public school, the National School Boards Association argues. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:36:58 GMT /teaching-learning/are-children-at-private-schools-entitled-to-services-under-section-504/2012/04 /teaching-learning/civil-rights-data-offer-count-of-section-504-students/2012/03 It's been difficult to determine how many students have these plans. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:50:30 GMT /teaching-learning/civil-rights-data-offer-count-of-section-504-students/2012/03 /teaching-learning/study-finds-section-504-rules-source-of-confusion-for-schools/2008/03 69´«Ã½ with health or cognitive problems who aren’t eligible for services under the IDEA have protection under another federal law: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:26:54 GMT /teaching-learning/study-finds-section-504-rules-source-of-confusion-for-schools/2008/03 /teaching-learning/counting-section-504-students/2008/03 Kudos to Rachel A. Holler, the principal of Stewart Middle School in Norristown, Pa., and go-to special education law expert Perry A. Zirkel of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., for a recent research article that attempts to take a crack at quantifying just how many "section 504" kids are in public schools. Their work has been published in the March issue of the National Association for Secondary School Principals Bulletin. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:04:51 GMT /teaching-learning/counting-section-504-students/2008/03 /education/the-relationship-between-idea-and-section-504-of-the-rehabilitation-act/2008/01 A federal appeals court ruled today that remedies available under the main federal special education law do not limit parents from also pursuing claims under a broader federal law barring discrimination against people with disabilities. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:49:32 GMT /education/the-relationship-between-idea-and-section-504-of-the-rehabilitation-act/2008/01