They are two separate services. Although some students may be involved in both, they are administered separately.

Section 504 falls under the management responsibility of the general education program.

Common Accommodations Include:

• Modified assignments or tests
• Extra textbooks for use at home
• Adjusted student seating
• Provision of study guides or organization tools
• Counseling
• Peer Tutors or helpers
• Modified recess/PE
• Adjustments of policies to permit personal administration of medications
• Avoidance of allergens
• Bus transportation

• Be individualized
• Be designed to ensure that the needs of the person with the disability are met to the same degree as persons without disabilities
• Involve modifications with in the school or classroom
• Place the student with a disability at an equal starting level as a non-disabled student

The school may develop a written plan describing accommodations and services, if the evaluation team determines that this is advisable. It is not required, however.

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