The first question you need to know, "Is the private school receiving any public money?"

As an over-generalization, if they don't receive public money, they can do whatever the hell they want.

If they receive $$, then they need to follow 504, but not IEPs.

The local district is required to have a "Seek and Find" process with the private schools. (Ours: if the school thinks a kid may have a problem, their counselor gets a release and calls our psychologist. Simple, but usually works without a problem.)

Many privates may offer an accommodation plan, but usually it is the district on the hook.

Sometimes, we can offer services that allow the student to remain in the current placement. I once had a private school students walk the block from their school to attend one of my lunch and/or after-school groups.

Otherwise, the public district makes their offer of services. Then the parent has a choice, accept the public option or waive the public district's offer to keep with whatever the private school is doing.

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ADHDparent said: Hi ADDitude: my 5-year old has been diagnosed with ADHD (combined-type) and we were told by the representatives of the Public System (in Maine) that he is not elegible for Special Ed Services, only for a consultation. I've been reading about IDEA and 504 and they seems to provide certain provision for services for ADHD students in private schools and wondering if you can clarify this topic for me. What exactly are the rights for private ADHD students and what is the scope of the services we can claim from the public system??.. is there any limitations??.. what is the process I should follow in case I want to conitinue pursuing services for my kid from the public system?? Any help will be really appreciated

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