Understanding Section 504 for Students with ADD/ADHD | 1992 OCR Memo Guide
A plain-language guide to the 1992 OCR memorandum on students with ADD/ADHD. It explains when a school must evaluate a student under Section 504 and what parents and educators can do when questions about eligibility come up.
What's Inside
- What OCR Clarified in 1992
- When Evaluation Is Required Under 504
- Eligibility and FAPE Under 504
- If the School Refuses to Evaluate
- Tools for Parents and Schools
- Key topics: parent rights, evaluation process, eligibility, school response and support services
How It Helps You
- Turns a dense federal memo into clear, practical steps
- Helps families and staff understand evaluation duties
- Supports productive conversations about ADHD and 504 eligibility
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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