Do schools have to formally evaluate students to determine if he/she is eligible for services under Section 504?
Yes. Schools do have to evaluate students before determining their eligibility for services and before deciding which services are appropriate. As a general rule, Section 504 evaluation procedures are substantially similar to those set out in the IDEA regulations for special education; however, school districts may have a different evaluation process for Section 504 than they have for IDEA. Section 504 requires that information from a variety of sources be considered and documented prior to placement (aptitude and achievement tests, teacher recommendations, physical condition, social or cultural background, adaptive behavior, and observations from parents, teachers, and school personnel).
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