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Section 504 Q&A with Jose Martin & Dave Richards

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Section 504 program management continues to raise complex questions for districts—from role clarity and compliance ownership to evaluations, eligibility decisions, documentation consistency, implementation fidelity, and OCR risk.

In this on-demand webinar, nationally recognized legal experts Jose Martin and Dave Richards of Richards Lindsay & Martin respond to real questions submitted by district leaders and student support teams. The discussion covers common challenges such as who should manage 504 processes, what data teams need for defensible decisions, how to distinguish 504 from IEP processes, and how districts can strengthen consistency across schools.

Watch the recording to hear practical, high-level guidance from two of the most respected voices in school disability law.

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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.”

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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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