CHILD FIND NOTICE
It is the responsibility of Weber School District (WSD) to identify any child who is a resident of WSD who may have a disability, regardless of the severity of the disability. Children eligible for Section 504 accommodations or services include those children who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.
If you suspect your child has a disability and does not qualify special education services,
please contact your child’s teacher, or call the District’s Student Services Coordinators at 801-476-7811 to ask about 504 accommodations or for additional information.
Resources for parents:
Section 504 Parent Guide of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [ENGLISH]
Section 504 Parent Guide of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [SPANISH]
Section 504 Parent & Student Rights and Safeguards [ENGLISH]
Section 504 Parent & Student Rights and Safeguards [SPANISH]
Section 504 Complaint Form
Section 504 Letter to Health Care Professionals
Section 504 Consent for Evaluation Form
Sección 504 Formulario De Consentimiento Para Evaluación
Transition Timeline - For Students in Grades 9-12 Transitioning from High School to College
[SPANISH] Transicón Cronograma - For Students in Grades 9-12 Transitioning from High School to College
Post-Seconday 504 Accommodation Plans
Resources for school administrators:
Section 504 Consent for Evaluation Form [ENGLISH]
Section 504 Consent for Evaluation Form [SPANISH]
Section 504 Eligibility and Planning Worksheet
Section 504 Teacher Input Form
Dear Colleague Letter
A Parent Guide to Section 504 - Tri-fold Brochure [ENGLISH]
A Parent Guide to Section 504 - Tri-fold Brochure [SPANISH]
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504 VS. IEP
Don't ask which plan is better? What plan should I get? Instead, ask which plan is my student eligible for?
Similarities (Both Plans)
- Support students with disabilities
- Require a proper evaluation for eligibility
- Require a proper team to make decisions
- Are available in public schools
- Are provided at no additional cost to parents
- Allow for parent or teacher to refer
Differences
| Category | 504 | IEP |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 504 from the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, in conjunction with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (amended in 2009) | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 (amended in 2004) |
| Purpose | Provides equal access, non-discrimination, and accomodations in the learning environment. | Provides an individualized education plan for students who require specialized instruction to progress. |
| Eligibility | Must have a disability that "substantially limits a major life activity" and requires accommodation. | Must have a disability that adversely impacts learning and requires "specialized instruction" to make progress. Must fit within one of 13 eligibility categories. |
| The Plan | Accommodations to ensure equal access in the learning environment. | Includes accommodations and/or modifications, goals, services and times, and other supports. |
| Team | Persons knowledgeable about the student, evaluation, and programs. | Parent, regular ed. teacher, administrator, student (if old enough), and other professionals as appropriate. |
| Review | Plan and eligibility reviewed "periodically". Also when a major change of service is requested. | Plan reviewed annually. Eligibility reviewed every three years. |
