Reevaluation

Periodic reevaluations must take place for students with disabilities. The district must establish procedures consistent with 34 CFR 104.35(b) outlined above. A reevaluation procedure consistent with IDEA 2004 is one way of meeting this requirement. Reevaluations are required before any significant change in placement occurs such as expulsion, serial suspensions that exceed ten days in a school year, and significant change in the delivery of educational accommodations specified in an accommodation plan. This reevaluation would consist of a review of the accommodation plan and current data on performance that may include classroom grades and assessment information. Reevaluation under 504 does not require comprehensive evaluation. The 504 team determines if additional information is required. Additionally, a review of the student’s accommodation plan is best practice when a student transfers from one school to another, from elementary to middle school, and from middle to high school.

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MYTH: A reevaluation under Section 504 must be conducted every three years, just like under IDEA.

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