Is ADHD a 504 disability?
Regardless of how well he or she performs in school, a student who has trouble concentrating, reading, thinking, organizing or prioritizing projects, among other important tasks, because of ADHD may have a disability and be protected under Section 504.
Which of the following persons are protected under section 504?
Section 504 protects only children and students from age 3 to 21 from discrimination. However, states may choose to extend protection to students for birth to age 2.
Does depression fall under 504?
A child with school avoidance who may have an anxiety disorder, depression, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, or Learning Difference clearly has a disability under these guidelines.
Is my child eligible for a 504 plan in Michigan?
Michigan Alliance for Families Website. If your child has a physical or mental disability, they may be eligible for a 504 Plan. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability; and guarantees individuals with disabilities equal access to an education.
What is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability; and guarantees individuals with disabilities equal access to an education.
What is a 504 plan for special education?
When a student is eligible for 504 services, the school and the child’s parents will make a 504 Plan. The 504 Plan should list the problems the student is having and the help the student will be offered.
What are the laws and regulations for special education in Michigan?
Each state must follow the IDEA, and may also create additional laws and rules. In Michigan, those rules are the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE). The IDEA statutes and regulations are on the U.S. Department of Education’s website.