Section 504 Resources
Grant Wood AEA provides various forms, templates and resources as a service to school districts. Districts could choose to adopt these forms, or create forms of their own. If a district chooses to create forms of their own, they are advised to meet the school district responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADAAA of 2008.
Resources, Guides and Templates
A Parent Guide to 504
Outlines the grievance procedure, Parental Rights, and provides a description of 504 policy
Referral Form
Provides documentation of the first step (referral)
Section 504 Information Sheet
Outlines teacher's and staff's responsibilities
Notice of Parent/Student Rights
Describes the rights granted by federal law to students with disabilities
Notice to Parent of 504 Evaluation
Utilized to obtain parental permission
Section 504 Eligibility Decision Flowchart
Explains the eligibility decision-making process
Section 504 Student Eligibility Form
Details the necessary documentation required to determine if a student meets the eligibility criteria
Accommodations
Provides a list (not intended to be all-inclusive) of the possible accommodations as they relate to specific areas of concern.
Copies of this official plan are distributed to parents, teachers, the student's 504 folder and District 504 Coordinator
Unilateral Parental Withdrawal From Special Education
Statement from the Iowa DE, which specifies parents rights after unilaterally withdrawing all Special Education Services
FAQ's About Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities
This revised document clarifies the requirements of Section 504 as stated in the Amendments Act 2008
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Post-Secondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
Explains the rights of students planning to pursue post-secondary education
504 Eligibility Data - Classroom Teacher Feedback
A feedback tool for 504 teams to use with teachers when a student being referred for a 504 plan
Receipt of 504 Accommodation Plan
A tool to document the communication of a 504 plan with members responsible for the delivery of 504 accommodations
Section 504 Document Checklist
A document checklist to guide 504 teams in the process of consideration
Intersection of Section 504/ADA and Individual Health Plans
This memorandum is to remind school officials about the relationship between Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and individualized health plans or IHPs and other similar plans.
Section 504 “What You Need to Know”
PowerPoint Presentation: Fred Kinne – EdEquity Consulting LLC
Summary of COVID-19 Recovery Services
Updated 5/4/21. COVID-19 Recovery Services are services provided in addition to those servicies and supports identified in an elibible individual's IEP or IFSP. These are designed to minimize the compounding effects of those skills not being taught to due closures related to COVID-19.