Section 504 Accommodations through LUOA
At The Masterpiece Academy, we believe every student deserves a learning environment where they can thrive. Through our partnership with Liberty University Online Academy (LUOA), we offer Section 504 Plans to provide reasonable academic accommodations for students with qualifying disabilities.
📘 What is Section 504?
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination based on disability. It ensures that students with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit a major life activity (like learning, reading, concentrating, etc.) receive equal access to educational opportunities.
Who Qualifies?
Students may qualify for a 504 Plan if they have a documented condition that significantly impacts a major life activity, such as:
What Accommodations May Be Offered?
Reasonable accommodations may include:
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Read-aloud options for quizzes/tests
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Extra time or flexible pacing
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Verbal responses scribed by a parent or proctor
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Simplified or clarified directions
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Use of basic calculators
Each plan is individualized to meet the student’s unique needs.
📝 How to Request a 504 Plan
Parents or guardians should:
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Contact our office to initiate a request.
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Submit documentation of the student’s diagnosis and learning needs.
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Work with LUOA’s Academic Support Team, who will evaluate the request and create a formal 504 Plan if appropriate.
Once approved, the plan is shared with teachers and academic staff, and accommodations begin immediately.
💡 Built-in Flexibility
LUOA’s online model naturally supports many students through:
📍 Note: Enhanced and Dual Enrollment courses may have different accommodation limits due to academic structure.
