Can 504 plans be requested for students with bipolar disorder?

Answer by  ferfer72 (2623)

That depends on what state you are in. In South Carolina, the answer is "only if it is affecting your son or daughter's school work". If you feel her bipolar disorder is hurting her grades, you may request a 504 plan. If it *is* affecting her grades, it's possible a teacher will request one.

Answer by  sara99 (851)

The doctors both medical and psych need to fill out the documentation that bipolar disorder is indeed present in a student. The parent, student and teachers then will need to have an IEP or Individual assessment program for the specific requirements.