In elementary school, my son had a 504 in place for 3rd & 4th grade.

Now in 5th, new school/new teachers, we decided to start meds. 2 months into school, they canceled his 504 because they don't feel he is "substantially" limited in his learning to qualify. While I'm happy he's learning well at school. I still have a lot that I work on at home with him (most when he is unmedicated (weekends) or (after school) when meds are wearing off and he's rebounding. Unmedicated/Rebounding it is a challenge to complete homework/study for quiz & test/ and complete long term assignments. Are these areas which can be helped by a 504 and if so I need specifics because being vague has always been a problem for the teachers.? On what grounds can I Appeal the 504 decision? I also felt more comfortable trying meds knowing that the 504 was there to back him up - in case it didn't help or had problematic side effects. Now I feel sort of forced to continue medication for my child. Any advice?

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