Section 504 Plans
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education. To be eligible for services within a Section 504 plan, a student must have a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life functions. Currently enrolled students may be referred for a Section 504 evaluation. The Section 504 evaluation will determine if the student is eligible under Section 504 .
If a student is found eligible, a team of individuals that have knowledge of the student develops a written plan that identifies the accommodations and services a student needs to access the general education.
For more information about qualifying for a 504 Plan, please contact Dr. Meagan Dwyer: Mdwyer@gavin37.,org
Transitioning to High School
Gavin School District 37 values a strong partnership with Grant High School District 124. The most recent Evaluation and Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or 504 Plan are Gavin School District 37 student records. These records enable the high school district to prepare for your student’s transition from Gavin 37 into high school. This notification provides prior written notice that Gavin 37 will share the student's current Evaluation and Individual Education Plan and/or 504 Plan with Grant High School District 124 as part of the transition process following the completion of 7th grade. Grant High School District 124 makes a strong effort to attend all 8th grade IEP and 504 meetings to support this important transition.