ADD/ADHD in Schools: IDEA and Section 504 Responsibilities | 1991 Joint Memo Explained
A clear walkthrough of the 1991 joint memo on serving students with ADD/ADHD. It explains how these students can qualify for services under IDEA or Section 504 and what schools are expected to do.
What's Inside
- What the Joint Memo clarified
- IDEA Part B eligibility paths for ADD/ADHD
- Evaluation and child find duties
- Section 504 supports when not IDEA-eligible
- Classroom strategies and dispute safeguards
How It Helps You
- Shows both IDEA and 504 routes in one place
- Clarifies child find and evaluation responsibilities
- Connects legal duties to everyday classroom strategies
Ways to Use It
Read it before an IEP or 504 meeting, use it in parent training or staff professional development, or keep it as a reference when planning next steps.
Format
PDF (31 illustrated slides). Instant download.
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