Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education. District 229 provides a free and appropriate education for students who are eligible for a 504 plan by individually designing accommodations/modifications and or services to meet their educational needs in the same manner as their non-disabled peers. It is important to note, that students with a section 504 plan are considered general education students.
In order to be eligible for services under a section 504 plan, a student must have a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life functions.
A mental or physical disability includes but is not limited to: ADHD, anxiety, allergies, asthma, blind, deaf, autism, diabetes, dyslexia, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, visual impairment, depression, bipolar, HIV/AIDS, learning disability, and an emotional disability.
A major life function includes but is not limited to: caring for self, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, working, body functioning.
Child Find/Identifying Students for 504 plans:
Students who are currently enrolled in D229 and attending Oak Lawn Community High School may be referred for an evaluation by their parents or the school team. To refer a child for a 504 evaluation, a letter should be submitted to the school principal identifying the areas of concern. A team knowledgeable about the student will determine if an evaluation and/or a 504 plan is appropriate.
504 Plans
A team of individuals that have knowledge of the student develops a written plan that identifies the accommodations/modifications and services a student needs to access the general education.
Please contact your student's School Counselor for additional information. Mike Sunquist, Director of Student Services, is the District 504 compliance officer.
Section 504 Procedural Safeguards
*Students with disabilities who do not qualify for an Individualized Education Program, as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and implementing provisions of the School Code, may qualify for services under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if the child (i) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (ii) has a record of a physical or mental impairment, or (iii) is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment.
In order to be eligible for services under a section 504 plan, a student must have a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life functions.
A mental or physical disability includes but is not limited to: ADHD, anxiety, allergies, asthma, blind, deaf, autism, diabetes, dyslexia, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, visual impairment, depression, bipolar, HIV/AIDS, learning disability, and an emotional disability.
A major life function includes but is not limited to: caring for self, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, working, body functioning.
Child Find/Identifying Students for 504 plans:
Students who are currently enrolled in D229 and attending Oak Lawn Community High School may be referred for an evaluation by their parents or the school team. To refer a child for a 504 evaluation, a letter should be submitted to the school principal identifying the areas of concern. A team knowledgeable about the student will determine if an evaluation and/or a 504 plan is appropriate.
504 Plans
A team of individuals that have knowledge of the student develops a written plan that identifies the accommodations/modifications and services a student needs to access the general education.
Please contact your student's School Counselor for additional information. Mike Sunquist, Director of Student Services, is the District 504 compliance officer.
Section 504 Procedural Safeguards
*Students with disabilities who do not qualify for an Individualized Education Program, as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and implementing provisions of the School Code, may qualify for services under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if the child (i) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (ii) has a record of a physical or mental impairment, or (iii) is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment.