National Institute 2019

S3 | Top 10 Section 504 Myths (and How to Correct Them) (Room Osceola D)

07 May 19
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Section 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a commonly-misunderstood law, and its implementation often leads to frustration and potential legal compliance issues. Attorney Erin D. Gilsbach will get to the bottom of the 10 trickiest Section 504 issues and provide helpful information to solve some of the most common compliance errors that districts make. In practical terms, she will use case law and real-life examples to explain the most difficult legal concepts and help untangle the multi-faceted aspects of this often-befuddling law. Erin will address issues that cover the gamut of Section 504, including eligibility, plan development, accommodations, extracurricular activities, attendance issues, and more! This is a Fundamental Session.