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Understanding 504 and the SST Process
September, 2012
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504.101
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
A person is “qualified disabled” if he/she…
… has a physical/mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
(caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working)
… Has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment
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Who is our JHS
504 Coordinator???
Nyla Fritz
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So you have a concern about a student…
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Step #1
DO NOT tell the parents you think the student has a disability and needs an IEP or a 504 plan, because we could be charged for testing or doctor ...