ERIC Number: EJ1464084
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Mar
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1053-4512
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4810
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for Supporting Students with Section 504 Plans
Meghan M. Burke1; Colleen Mercer1; Saury Ramos-Torres2; RaeAnne Lindsay1; Isabelle Burakov1
Intervention in School and Clinic, v60 n4 p214-219 2025
Although more than 1.38 million students receive accommodations and supports accorded by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, many teachers report not knowing about their responsibilities under Section 504. The purpose of this article is to educate teachers about Section 504. Specifically, teachers will learn about ways to evaluate and support students with disabilities under the auspice of Section 504. Based on data collected from more than 100 students with disabilities and their families, this article is framed around frequently asked questions and answers in relation to Section 504 plans. Resources are provided to help teachers support students who are protected by Section 504.
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Knowledge Level, Teacher Role, Accessibility (for Disabled), Teacher Responsibility, Comprehension, Compliance (Legal), Individualized Education Programs, Student Rights, Self Advocacy, Data Analysis, Family (Sociological Unit)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504)
Grant or Contract Numbers: 90DPGE0101
Author Affiliations: 1Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; 2The University of Texas-Austin, Austin, TX, USA