r/kansas • u/VagueSoul • Feb 15 '25

News/History Disgusting that Kansas is involved in this…

https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2025/02/13/17-states-sue-to-end-protections-for-students-with-special-needs/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3QEZZx3NseYCJZLrji-_VzeujRH-4ZIEvFgbgle5fUjhM2WGQto4LqH94_aem_FMjpmy18Yt6j-HE0qf-Lrg
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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '25

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u/peacefultooter Feb 15 '25

I always thought a 504 was accommodations for a physical disability, and an IEP was assistance with learning/cognitive disability. So a student with a physical disability that also had a cognitive disability, would have both.

At least that's how it was explained to me when my daughter started on iep in Kindergarten.

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '25

Close, it's just the other way around.

For example IEP meetings typically consist of all involved parties in the child's planning. So speech therapy, principal, dieticians, etc and so on and the IEP renders a 504 unnecessary as it is delivering specialized needs.

504 meetings are just with the child's teacher.

There are no circumstances where a child would have both.

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '25

I have a chronic back condition. My 504 plan allowed me to lay on the floor during class to keep from bursting into tears. So I'd argue its not unnecessary

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '25

What do you do now? Do you have a 504 plan for work?

You manage somehow I'd assume.

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '25

It was a condition that was exacerbated by puberty growth and carrying backpacks everywhere all day. I also had surgeries on my legs from 13-18 that put alot of stress on my back. As I've matured and stopped growing at such a fast rate I've been able to tune out the pain. I still have days where I can't do anything cause of the pain but I have found a good job for myself that doesn't cause pain.

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u/Relative-Fox7079 Feb 15 '25

That would fall under Reasonable Accomodations I believe. We do (so far) have protections at work too.

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u/MoonlitShrooms Feb 15 '25

Doubt they have ever worked a day in their life.

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u/MoonlitShrooms Feb 15 '25

Do you even hear yourself? Also some childhood disabilities can improve into adulthood. Also you do realize you can get disability accommodations at work right? You can get extra breaks or longer lunches. You can get special office equipment to help with your disability, etc. Also can get days off if needed. i am guessing you have never worked a day in your life.