What are My Childs Rights Under Section 504?
“My child has ADD. When I asked the school for help, they said she wasn’t eligible. Can a school refuse to provide special education services to a child with ADD because she does not meet the eligibility criteria under the IDEA?” The correct answer is “No.” “Is a child with ADD, who has a disability within the meaning of Section 504 but not under the IDEA, entitled to receive special education services?” The correct answer is “Yes. If a child with ADD is found to have a disability within the meaning of Section 504, he or she is entitled to receive any special education services the placement team decides are necessary.” “Can a child who has ADD/ADHD who is protected under Section 504 receive related aids and services in the regular educational setting?” The correct answer is “Yes. Should it be determined that a child with ADD has a disability within the meaning of Section 504 and needs only adjustments in the regular classroom, rather than special education, those adjustments are requi
