Section 504 and FAPE
What is a FAPE?
Section 504 is a Civil Rights law that is meant to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.
It requires school districts provide a FAPE to each student with a disability.
A 504 plan is something a school will implement as a way of documenting that they recognize a student;
1. Has a disability.
2. Requires accommodations in order to "access" their education - so that they may receive a FAPE.
So, now you know......
What should it say?
A 504 document should outline each accommodation the student needs in order to access their FAPE. Visual Aids, Preferential Seating, Extended Time, Check for Understanding, and Redirection are common examples.
