504 process

Situations that should generate consideration of eligibility for student accommodations under Section 504

When a student is evaluated and found not eligible for Special Education services
When a student is exited from Special Education services
When retention is being considered *
When a student exhibits a chronic health problem
When a student returns to school after a serious illness or injury, or following a hospital placement *
When a disability of any kind is suspected *
When a student is identified as "at risk", exhibits the potential for dropping out of school, or returns form a juvenile detention facility *
When substance abuse is an issue *
When the student shows a pattern of not benefiting from the instruction being provided *
When expulsion or denial of services is being considered for any student *

* These circumstances will usually first trigger a referral to Special Education under IDEA