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that the average person in the general population can perform with little or no difficulty (ADA, 29 CFR 1630.2(i)).

Evaluations for Section 504 Purposes:
The process for determining Section 504 eligibility begins with a determination of eligibility meeting coordinated by the site Section 504 coordinator and parents. This meeting can occur at the request of the parent or school personnel. The evaluation to determine whether or not a child qualifies for Section 504 accommodations is completed by a team of individuals who know the child. The evaluation must be appropriate to the needs and circumstances or the individual pupil. However, "evaluation" does not necessarily mean "test". In the Section 504 context, "evaluation" refers to gathering of data or information from a variety of sources so that the Section 504 team (group of persons knowledgeable about the child) can make the required determination).

The Section 504 team will carefully consider any pertinent information as it relates to the pupil in the school setting. The information typically considered comes from several sources: physician reports, parents, teachers, school records, observations or interviews by school personnel, etc. The Section 504 team/Student Support Team may include the pupil services director or designee, psychologist, guidance counselor, nurse, teachers, parent, and/or pupil. Unlike IDEA, Section 504 does not give specific time lines for conducting the evaluation, but the district is expected to conduct any evaluations in a timely manner.

An evaluation for Section 504 purposes may include information gathered informally and/or may include some testing (review of records, teacher/parent/pupil interview, etc.). Based upon the information, decisions are made regarding whether or not the pupil has a temporary or permanent mental or physical impairment which substantially limits his/her learning. If a pupil is found eligible, a Section 504 service/accommodation plan is developed.

Eligibility for Section 504 Services:
Whether or not the pupil is eligible for Section 504 services will be determined by a consensus of participating public school personnel after consideration of all relevant data, including consideration of any information the parent and pupil wish to provide. If the pupil is found to be eligible for Section 504 accommodation, written documentation will be placed in the pupil's file. The pupil's eligibility and the specific plan of service will be reviewed annually.

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