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Q.1
ADHD does not qualify as a disability. *

Q.2
Students with 504 Plans are entitled to accommodations — like preferential seating or un-timed tests — but not to services. *

Q.3
To qualify for eligibility under IDEA or Section 504, a student does not need a doctor's diagnosis. *

Q.4
Teachers cannot decide whether they will implement an IEP or 504 Plan, or whether they will teach a student with a disability like ADHD. *

Q.5
Schools may require parents to sign a waiver of liability before agreeing to administer medication at school. *

Q.6
ADHD students with passing grades or adequate achievement scores may qualify for a Section 504 Plan, but not an IEP. *

Q.7
Students with ADHD may qualify for a positive behavior support plan even if they aren't exhibiting disruptive or inappropriate behavior. *

Q.8
Schools cannot require students with ADHD to take stimulant medication in order to qualify for special education or other services. *

Q.9
Students with ADHD may qualify for one-on-one aides, bus transportation, or other more intensive or expensive services in the classroom. *

Q.10
Schools may require a medical diagnosis of ADHD at the parents’ expense prior to proceeding with an evaluation for special education or a 504 Plan. *

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