Federal protections help students with disabilities succeed. They may be under threat
Alejandra Vázquez Baur, a fellow at the Century Foundation, a public policy think tank based in New York, said the federal ...
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The 504 trend: 504 accommodations on the rise, creating a negative stigma for recipients and hampering academic equity
Names followed by an asterisk have been changed for anonymity Amanda* ’23 has always been academically strong but struggled ...
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Differences between High School and College
High School I.E.P. and 504 are not sufficient ... but most expect you to initiate contact if you need assistance. I.E.P. or 504 plan may include modifications to test format and/or grading. Grading ...
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What LAUSD students with disabilities need to know about the ban on cellphones in class
There are at least 63,000 students with disabilities in the Los Angeles Unified School District, and many may be exempted ...
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Will a Texas-led legal fight over gender dysphoria threaten disabled student protections?
Known as 504 plans, the popular system for accommodating students in school are geared for kids who do qualify for help under disability plans known as IEPs, or Individualized Education Programs.
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Is your child’s 504 plan at risk? What to know about the lawsuit targeting disability protections.
A section of federal civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination — and through which students with disabilities such as ADHD and dyslexia are afforded ...
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Brevard school board hears from locals on lawsuit targeting disability protections
According to Florida's department of education, a 504 Plan lays out the accommodations that a school must provide for a student with disabilities to support their educational needs. This plan is ...