I dont know how they're making these accommodations for us without a 504 in place aUm-- by
not following the Federal law on the subject?Seriously-- they aren't SUPPOSED to grant accommodations WITHOUT a finding of eligibility under 504.
How would it be if
some students-- but not others-- were to get "extra" help with reading? Extra time on exams that determine future placement?
Just because, I mean.
Because that is essentially what they are "offering" you. I wouldn't do it. Because you'll be right back where you started if an administrative change occurs.
It isn't about NEED.
It's about the fact that he is
qualified. Which-- to be clear-- they've already
de facto determined anyway since they admit that accommodations ARE NEEDED... ergo, he IS a student with a suspected disability or they wouldn't be "offering" you anything at all except maybe a walk to the front doors and a handshake. And really, as an aside, trust me on this one-- if they WOULD offer any parent more than that just for the asking,
ohhhhhhhh BOY do you need the protections of a 504 plan. With teeth. You'll see. I'm concerned at just how "worried" your principal seems to be about "parents" and what they think and how happy they are. That may be baaaad, baaaaad news down the road.
So your answer really needs to be --
This all looks GREAT. That's going to make writing a 504 plan very straightforward. Now about that eligibility...If they balk, hand them your documentation (from up-thread) and act puzzled if they get unhappy.... WOW, why wouldn't
everyone want a document that offers them a basis upon which to accommodate your child. This gives the SCHOOL a way to shrug and say "Well, look-- federal law... compliance... blah-blah-blah..." if/when other parents complain.
Also-- read Stinky's thread. Her school tried some of this, too. The "you don't NEED a 504 because we're going to do all of this and call it a healthcare plan."
I mean-- look at VA Beach and Gloucester again. Truly-- you're
helping them. Helping them to be in compliance with the law.