Community High School District 155

Following the evaluation, the Section 504 team will determine whether the student qualifies as a student with a disability under Section 504. If eligible, the team will develop a Section 504 Plan outlining the accommodations and/or related aids and services necessary to provide equal access to educational programs and activities.

Section 504 Plans are reviewed annually, and students are reevaluated periodically, including at least every three years or before any significant change in placement.

Parents/guardians are provided procedural safeguards outlining their rights under Section 504.

For additional information or to initiate a referral, please contact the Student Services Office at your student’s high school.  You can also fill out the form linked below and submit it to your student’s assigned counselor.

D155’s standard practice is that 504 meetings are not recorded unless all team members agree.

If a parent/guardian needs a meeting recorded to meaningfully participate due to a disability or other impacting factor, a request must be submitted at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting so the District can review and consider an exception to standard practice.

If the request is based on a parent/guardian disability, documentation from a licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) must be provided, along with an explanation of why recording is needed as an accommodation.

Requests should be submitted to the Superintendent or designee, or the Building Principal, consistent with Board Policy 8:70. If recording is approved as a reasonable accommodation, the parent/guardian will be permitted to record the meeting, even if all team members do not agree. The school will also maintain a copy of the recording as part of the student’s temporary record.

The District may determine that an alternative reasonable accommodation will support meaningful parent/guardian participation. Section 504 and IEP meetings may not be broadcast or shared, including on social media. If meetings occur by phone or video conference, they may not be recorded unless an exception has been approved by the District

Referrals for consideration under Section 504 may be made by a parent/guardian, staff member, or other individual with knowledge of the student. Referrals must be submitted in writing.

If the District determines an evaluation is warranted, a team of individuals knowledgeable about the student, the evaluation data, and placement options will conduct an individualized evaluation using a variety of sources, which may include academic data, health records, teacher input, parent input, and outside evaluations. Parent/guardian consent is required prior to an initial evaluation.