Youth with a 504 plan face fewer functional, social, and educational challenges than youth with an IEP, but more than other youth without an IEP¶
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q2 i? Youth with a 504 plan face fewer functional, social, and educational challenges than do youth with an IEP, but more than other youth without an IEP. → Stephen Lipscomb 2017
Evidence¶
Stephen Lipscomb 2017¶
Stephen Lipscomb, Joshua Haimson, Albert Y. Liu, John Burghardt, David R. Johnson, Martha Thurlow. (2017). Preparing for Life After High School: The Characteristics and Experiences of Youth in Special Education. Findings from the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2012. Volume 1: Comparisons with Other Youth (Full Report). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/national-longitudinal-transition-study-2012-vol-1-comparisons-with-other-youth-full-report
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The report's key findings place youth with a 504 plan between the other groups: "Youth with a 504 plan face fewer functional, social, and educational challenges than do youth with an IEP, but more than other youth without an IEP."
"Youth with a 504 plan face fewer functional, social, and educational challenges than do youth with an IEP, but more than other youth without an IEP."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Learning Disabilities and Developmental Differences — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
Related Claims¶
- Youth with an IEP are more likely than their peers to be socioeconomically disadvantaged and to face problems with health, communication, and completing typical tasks independently — related
- Youth with an IEP experience bullying and suspension at higher rates and are less engaged in school and social activities than peers, though most youth with and without an IEP feel positive about school — related
- Youth with an IEP are more likely than youth without an IEP to struggle academically, yet less likely to receive some forms of school-based support — related
- Among DCPS students with a reported health condition, 28 percent receive support through a Section 504 plan or an individualized education program
- DCPS students with any reported health condition generally had poorer education outcomes than students without a health condition — related
- Middle school's escalated executive function demands cause a crash for students with ADHD/EDF, and 504 plans rarely meet EDF needs — related
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Youth with a 504 plan face fewer functional, social, and educational challenges than youth with an IEP, but more than other youth without an IEP |
description |
Youth with a 504 plan face fewer functional, social, and educational challenges than youth with an IEP, but more than other youth without an IEP |
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moderate |
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2017 |
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2026-10-20 |
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2022 |
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by process:wiki-ingest on 2026-10-08 |
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