504 PLAN
What about students who are slow to recover?
A minority of students may display persistent problems after a concussion that could interfere with school performance. A concussion specialist who has expertise in cognition and behavior, such as a neuropsychologist, should evaluate these students to better understand why they are not recovering as expected. Often, complicating factors such as underlying emotional, social, learning or attention challenges play a role. These students may require formal accommodations at school, such as those implemented through a 504 Plan.
What is a 504 plan?
A Section 504 Plan is part of the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 formalizes accommodations and modifications to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to a free and appropriate education. A 504 Plan is different than an Individualized Education Program( IEP), a more extensive special education program. IEP and 504 Plans are rarely needed for children recovering from a concussion.
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