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My Child is Not Eligible for Preschool Special Education Services - What Now?
Last updated on May 26, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
If your child is not found eligible for special education services, he or she may still be able to receive educational accommodations through a 504 Plan. 504 Plans are part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a civil rights law which gives people with disabilities greater access to services in school and in the workplace. Accommodations are changes that help students overcome or work around their disabilities. 504 Plans do not provide specially designed instruction.
If you believe that your child needs specially designed instruction, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) sets forth dispute resolution procedures, such as filing a Due Process Complaint, which allow you to appeal the decision to deny your child special education services.
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