INFO: 504 ACCOMMODATION PLAN with disabilities who do not meet
the criteria for services under the Committee on Special
Education may meet the criteria for receiving accommodations
under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Accommodations are also covered under the Americans with
Disabilities Act. In essence, the laws state access to
employment and programs cannot be denied to someone with a
disability. Reasonable accommodations must be provided. This has
been extended to education to provide students with program
testing accommodations. order to receive a 504 Accommodation
Plan, a student must have a documented disability that impacts
student's education. The Plan is a legal document. A referral is
made to the building Committee. The building administrator or
designee chairs the meeting. Based on the evaluations, and
teacher parent reports, a plan is formulated. Accommodations
include, but are not limited to testing accommodations, program
modifications and a related service. It is the responsibili