ERIC Number: EJ1193865
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Nov
Pages: 3
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0164-775X
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Students with ADHD and Section 504 Regulations: Challenges, Obligations, and Opportunities for School Psychologists
DuPaul, George J.; Power, Thomas J.; Evans, Steven W.; Mautone, Jennifer A.; Owens, Julie Sarno
Communique, v45 n3 p1, 26-27 Nov 2016
In July 2016, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued two documents to clarify and provide guidance on Federal obligations of school districts to students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) under Section 504. This action was in response to numerous complaints (approximately 2,000 over 5 years) alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in elementary and secondary education programs related to ADHD. Because of the sheer number and consistent nature of these complaints, OCR issued a policy resource guide for school personnel and a know-your-rights document for parents and guardians. In particular, OCR provided policy guidance to ensure students are receiving a free appropriate public education (FAPE) as defined in Section 504. The purpose of this article is to highlight key recommendations from OCR and to discuss the challenges, obligations, and opportunities these recommendations pose for school psychologists and school-based mental health professionals.
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, School Psychologists, Guidelines, Disability Identification, Evaluation, Data, Decision Making, Consultation Programs, School Community Relationship, Intervention, Advocacy, Civil Rights Legislation, Educational Legislation, Equal Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504); Americans with Disabilities Act 1990; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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