Dear Colleague Letter and Resource Guide on Students with ADHD under Section 504
Department of Education

Dear Colleague Letter and Resource Guide on Students with ADHD clarifies and provides guidance on the Federal obligations of school districts that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) to students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Department’s implementing regulations. This Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires school districts to provide an equal educational opportunity to students with disabilities.
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Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Department of Education

To facilitate efforts to eliminate discrimination against students with disabilities, OCR offers this resource guide to provide answers to questions that OCR has received and increase understanding among parents and members of the school community of the Federal civil rights laws that protect students with disabilities in public schools, and in particular, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504).
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Section 504 Pocket Guide
Pathfinder Services of ND

This handy folded guide easily fits into a pocket, folder, or purse. It contains quick tips and information on Section 504 in North Dakota, including important terms and acronyms. The inside details the steps of the 504 service process.
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Section 504 Subpart D: Guidelines for Educators and Administrators (North Dakota)
NDDPI

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide guidance to school staff regarding obligations under Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. These same obligations are required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Section 504/ADA Guidelines for Parents and Educators
NDDPI

The purpose of this booklet is to provide information and describe the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 concerning preschool, elementary, and secondary schools involving servicesfor eligible children with physical and mental disabilities. It is designed specifically to give parents information to help them understand 504 services.
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Protecting Students With Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions About Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities
OCR

Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education (ED). This resource document clarifies pertinent requirements of Section 504.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
CPIR

Fact sheet from CPIR on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
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IEP vs 504 - Pathfinder Shortcuts Webinar
Pathfinder Services of ND

IEP vs 504 is part of our Pathfinder Shortcuts webinar series. The webinars in this series are designed to be short (under 10 minutes) overviews of different topics for those who want an introduction to a topic, a summary of important details, or a quick refresher. This Shortcut will give you a brief overview of the differences between a 504 plan and an IEP.
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Section 504 - The Journey: Evaluation & Identification (Part 3)
Pathfinder Services of ND

Pathfinder Services of ND (PSND) has developed a five-part series focusing on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This series, Section 504 - The Journey, was developed to provide parents and professionals an overview of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Part 3 of the series covers the evaluation and identification process.
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Section 504 - The Journey: Intro & History (Part 1)
Pathfinder Services of ND

Pathfinder Services of ND (PSND) has developed a five-part series focusing on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This series, Section 504 - The Journey, was developed to provide parents and professionals an overview of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Part 1 begins with a brief history of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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Section 504 - The Journey: Procedural Requirements and Safeguards (Part 5)
Pathfinder Services of ND

Pathfinder Services of ND (PSND) has developed a five-part series focusing on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This series, Section 504 - The Journey, was developed to provide parents and professionals an overview of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Schools receiving Federal financial assistance must have requirements in place to address Section 504 procedural requirements and safeguards, which are discussed in part 5 of the series.
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Section 504 - The Journey: Section 504 Disability Defined (Part 2)
Pathfinder Services of ND

Pathfinder Services of ND (PSND) has developed a five-part series focusing on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This series, Section 504 - The Journey, was developed to provide parents and professionals an overview of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. To begin the identification process for a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, it is key to understand the meaning of disability under Section 504. Part 2 of the series covers various disability definitions in Section 504.
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Section 504 - The Journey: Section 504 Plan (Part 4)
Pathfinder Services of ND

Pathfinder Services of ND (PSND) has developed a five-part series focusing on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This series, Section 504 - The Journey, was developed to provide parents and professionals an overview of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Part 4 of the series covers developing a Section 504 plan.
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