Can a district require a parent to provide a medical diagnosis before it will initiate an evaluation of a student under Section 504?
No. Under Section 504, a district must evaluate a student if the district knows or suspects that the student, because of a disability, needs special education or related aids or services, regardless of whether the student has a medical diagnosis. A district may provide a student medical diagnostic services, as a related service, if the district believes that it needs a medical diagnosis to determine whether a student has a medical condition.
Related Questions
- Where can a school district, parent, or student get information on Section 504 or find out information about OCR’s interpretation of Section 504 and Title II?
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- Does a student with a medical diagnosis automatically qualify as a disabled student under Section 504?
