What is the discipline process for a Section 504 identified student?
Section 504 identified students are subject to the same disciplinary action as a non-disabled student, provided that the student’s behavior is not a manifestation of his or her qualifying disability. A 504 Team must conduct a manifestation determination whenever a Section 504 identified student is subject to out-of-school suspension or expulsion for more than ten (10) consecutive school days. If the 504 Team concludes that the violation is a manifestation of the student’s qualifying disability, the discipline process must end and the 504 Team should review the 504 Plan to determine if changes are appropriate. If the violation is not a manifestation, the student is subject to the same disciplinary action that any non-disabled student would receive for the same violation. Are schools required to provide parents with prior notice of a Section 504 eligibility meeting? A parent/legal guardian must receive prior notice of a Section 504 eligibility meeting. Parent/legal guardian consent is no
