I dunno, no one wanted to give my kids IEPs because they were cognitively on grade level. Everyone I talked to said a 504 was our best option. So I really don’t think this is always the case. Even if it *should* be according to certain standards.
Ugh, that's beyond frustrating, and if your child/children are Deaf/HH, Blind/VI, or Deafblind, and the schools statement is inconsistent with IDEA. These students have a right to be provided special education services under an IEP. A 504 can be provided as well, but it would provide accommodations only, and no special education funds.
Yes, there are many outreach students- Deaf/HH, blind/VI, and Deafblind!
In regards to concern item number 1, “ The proposal says USDB will no longer serve Deaf or Blind students on 504 plans, pushing them back to local school districts.”
HERE IS THE ACTUAL DOCUMENT that will be discussed during the 2pm mtg:
file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/ef/15/8AF5E171-EF22-4046-93DC-22A422CD59C0/FILE_1377.pdf
I believe stakeholder input is as equally important as presenting the facts plainly.
This information is misleading.
A student who is attending a USDB campus would have a IEP, not only a 504.
I dunno, no one wanted to give my kids IEPs because they were cognitively on grade level. Everyone I talked to said a 504 was our best option. So I really don’t think this is always the case. Even if it *should* be according to certain standards.
@Stacy Robin:
Ugh, that's beyond frustrating, and if your child/children are Deaf/HH, Blind/VI, or Deafblind, and the schools statement is inconsistent with IDEA. These students have a right to be provided special education services under an IEP. A 504 can be provided as well, but it would provide accommodations only, and no special education funds.
Cited from the USDB special Ed manual, page 32:
https://www.utah.gov/pmn/files/1040289.pd
III.B. WHEN IEPS MUST BE IN EFFECT (34 CFR § 300.323; RULES III.B.)
1. At the beginning of each school year, USDB must have an IEP in effect for each
student with a disability within its jurisdiction.
2. USDB must ensure that:
a. A meeting to develop an IEP for a student is conducted within 30 calendar
days of a determination that the student needs special education and
related services
There are outreach students not only campus students.
Yes, there are many outreach students- Deaf/HH, blind/VI, and Deafblind!
In regards to concern item number 1, “ The proposal says USDB will no longer serve Deaf or Blind students on 504 plans, pushing them back to local school districts.”
-All students placed at USDB should have an IEP.