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Ensuring Section 504 Compliance & Best Practices for California School Districts

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About this webinar

Join legal experts Dave Richards and Jose Martin for a webinar tailored specifically for California school districts navigating the complexities of Section 504. This session will addressed the most pressing 504-related questions from registrants and provide expert guidance on compliance, documentation, and more. Gain insights into California-specific trends, recent legal updates, and best practices to support students effectively.

What you’ll take away from this webinar:

  1. Status of State Legal Challenges to Section 504 and Their Impact 
  2. Mental Health & 504 Eligibility – Best practices for addressing the growing number of students needing mental health accommodations. 
  3. Coordination Between 504 & Special Education – Distinguishing when a student needs a 504 Plan vs. an IEP in California. 
  4. Parent & Advocate Involvement – Managing increasing parent advocacy and legal challenges around 504 eligibility and services. 
  5. Best Practices for Documentation – Ensuring defensible and compliant 504 plans with streamlined processes. 

Featured Speakers

Jose L. Martín

Attorney at Law

Partner at Richards Lindsay & Martín, L.L.P., Jose focuses exclusively on disability issues and litigation affecting schools, including special education and compliance under IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA. Representing Texas public school districts, he brings a deep understanding of the daily challenges schools face in meeting state and federal disability requirements.

A graduate of the University of Texas in Journalism and the University of Texas School of Law, Jose has published extensively, including as Chief Editor and Writer for the RLM Texas Disability Law Advisor and as Contributing Editor to The Special Educator. Known for his preventive legal approach, Jose has delivered hundreds of presentations nationwide, earning consistent praise for his expertise, accessibility, and sense of humor.

David M. Richards

Attorney at Law

Managing Partner at Richards Lindsay & Martín, L.L.P., Dave focuses his practice on Section 504 and special education law, exclusively defending school districts and special education cooperatives. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from Texas Tech University (cum laude) and his J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin.

Dave has authored and contributed to key education law resources, including The Texas Principal’s Handbook and School Risk Management and Public Officials Risk Management. He serves as General Counsel for the Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities (CESD) and is a sought-after speaker at local, state, and national conferences. Evaluations often highlight his ability to be both highly informative and “far too funny to be a lawyer.”

Discover the Frontline Difference

Frontline Education is a leading provider of school administration software, dedicated to helping K-12 leaders achieve their district’s goals. Our solutions empower administrators to manage critical areas like finance, HR, special education, and student health efficiently. Trusted by over 10,000 school district clients, Frontline delivers the insights and tools needed to save time, improve compliance, and support school leaders to drive positive outcomes.

Related Resources

Nearly Everything You Need to Know About Section 504

Nearly Everything You Need to Know About Section 504

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Key Differences Between Section 504 Plans and IEPs

Key Differences Between Section 504 Plans and IEPs

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Frontline Section 504 Program Management

Frontline’s exclusive partnership with Dave Richards and Jose Martín helps you stay confident that your 504 process stays up-to-date. Behind the scenes, they annually update the software’s forms to reflect and address changes in law, guidance from the Office for Civil Rights, and rulings from the courts.

Frontline Section 504 Plan Management Software helps you:

  • Demystify case management and easily develop Section 504 Plans with OCR-compliant forms
  • Get ahead of compliance risks with legally defensible documentation
  • Keep staff on track with critical deadlines

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