Eligible students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are entitled to a free appropriate public education. The District will follow state and federal law and applicable rules and regulations in identifying, locating, evaluating, and educating students with disabilities.

Does my child qualify for an IEP or 504 Plan?

To qualify for special education services, a student needs to meet the eligibility requirements in one of 13 categories described in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.

1. Autism Spectrum Disorder

2. Cognitive Impairment

3. Deaf-Blindness

4. Deaf or Hard of Hearing

5. Early Childhood Development Delay

6. Emotional Impairment

7. Physical Impairment

8. Other Health Impairment

9. Severe Multiple Impairments

10. Specific Learning Disability

11. Speech and Language Impairment

12. Traumatic Brain Injury

13. Visual Impairment

The definition of disability under Section 504 is different. Often, if a child does not qualify for special education services, parents look into a 504 Plan.

A parent who believes their student is eligible for special education or accommodations due to a disability or suspected disability should contact: for Special Education, Karen Demeray at kdemeray@tuscolaisd.org; for 504, Kristine Krieger at kkrieger@reese.k12.mi.us.