Vidor ISD presents Section 504 report; district notes downward trend in 504 numbers as special education assignments rise
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Summary
District staff reviewed the Section 504 report for 2024–25, explaining a decline in Section 504 enrollments partially reflects the reclassification of students with dyslexia into special education services.
District staff reviewed the Vidor ISD Section 504 report for 2024–25 at the July 14 meeting and explained that a drop in Section 504 counts reflects how some students with dyslexia are now being served under special education rather than Section 504 accommodations.
The presenter explained Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provides civil-rights protections that require reasonable accommodations for students whose physical or mental impairments substantially limit major life activities. The four-year comparison in the board packet showed a significant decrease in 504 counts for 2024–25; staff said special education numbers rose because dyslexia services are now delivered through IDEA-special-education pathways rather than through Section 504.
The board received the report as informational and staff offered to answer follow-up questions about eligibility processes and service delivery.