Ennis Britton's On the Call

On the Call: When the 504 Plan Falls Short

March 26, 2024 Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf-Wortman Season 2 Episode 16
On the Call: When the 504 Plan Falls Short
Ennis Britton's On the Call
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Ennis Britton's On the Call
On the Call: When the 504 Plan Falls Short
Mar 26, 2024 Season 2 Episode 16
Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf-Wortman

Navigating the complexities between a 504 that is not working and Child Find under IDEA can feel like walking a very thin tightrope.  Erin and Jeremy discuss the legal framework surrounding The Rehabilitation Act, how to differentiate the disabilities covered by 504 versus IDEA, and a District’s obligations when the 504 plan falls short. The discussion includes a recent case in Ohio that serves as a cautionary tale and highlights the importance of regularly reviewing the data to ensure the 504 plan is being implemented correctly. As always, they provide some thoughtful tips to help you stay balanced during the process so you can get to solid ground. 

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Navigating the complexities between a 504 that is not working and Child Find under IDEA can feel like walking a very thin tightrope.  Erin and Jeremy discuss the legal framework surrounding The Rehabilitation Act, how to differentiate the disabilities covered by 504 versus IDEA, and a District’s obligations when the 504 plan falls short. The discussion includes a recent case in Ohio that serves as a cautionary tale and highlights the importance of regularly reviewing the data to ensure the 504 plan is being implemented correctly. As always, they provide some thoughtful tips to help you stay balanced during the process so you can get to solid ground.