The district will appropriately consider information from a variety of sources in making determinations. Placement decisions regarding your child must be made by a group of persons knowledgeable about your child, the meaning of the evaluation data, possible placement decisions, and the requirement that to the maximum extent appropriate, disabled children should be educated with non-disabled children. If your child is eligible under Section 504, he or she has a right to periodic reevaluations. A reevaluation must take place at least every three years.

Section 504 does not contain a specific requirement for the period of time from a parental request or consent for an assessment to the actual assessment, but requires that an evaluation be conducted within a reasonable period of time. A “reasonable time” is generally viewed as the time allowed by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) rules for similar events.

The following procedure will be used to evaluate for dyslexia:  A student suspected of having dyslexia or a related disorder will be referred and have a Full Individual and Initial Evaluation (FIIE) under IDEA.  If a student is found to have a qualifying disability under IDEA, special education services will be offered. House Bull 3928 was passed by the 88th Texas Legislature (Regular Session) and impacts dyslexia evaluation, identification, and instruction. Refer to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Dyslexia website for detailed information (https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/dyslexia-and-related-disorders). Or reach out to Dee Hudson, Director of 504, at 903-737-2011, extension 1008.