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I recently had to go to court to get custody of my grandson and in doing so he had to change schools.I informed them he had a 504 plan and they called me later telling me he had not had a 504 plan in months because she missed a meeting. Should he be punished for her being lazy. I am at a loss and he is struggling.
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I am total agreement with @Robinhessman don't let the school tell you no. They are obligated to assess the child if the gaurdian requests it and if he has a formal diagnosis he should have had a plan on file anyway. If you have any more trouble try looking in your area to see if their is an advocacy group. Sometimes parent advocates will go with you and they are often familer with the law. Remember you have the right to invite anyone to the IEP meetings you want too!
Exactly! Last year I requested a meeting with my son's school and after not hearing anything regarding the meeting I emailed the teacher again. I was then told that they wouldn't be able to meet with me until the beginning of the following year. I called the school office and left a message stating that I wanted the meeting to take place before the end of the year or I would start looking at other districts in the area for my son to attend that would be of more help to him and his learning capabilities. I got a call from the school the very next morning and got my meeting to set up his 504 plan. I know that may sound harsh but, we are the only ones who can stand up for our children. Don't be afraid to be straight forward to get what your child needs.
The current school will get a copy of his old 504 and need to adapt it to their policies.
You can tell the school that you want to update his 504 plan. This is usually done annually. You should contact the school counselor or the Special Education department and explain your circumstances. Schools have enforced "expired" IEP's and/or 504's, in many school systems until a new one can be amended. Don't let them tell you there is nothing they can do. It is their duty to do this for you. Don't give up! They should have a copy of the old one...and all they need to do is update it and have you sign, as the legal guardian. The faster you do it, the earlier it will go into effect. Good luck.
Thanks for all the help...not gonna sit ln this one..I am gonna act and fight for his rights.....setting up a meeting for monday
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