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Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) and 504 Plans
Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS)
The Rumson School District is committed to providing a strong foundation for all students through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. MTSS is a proactive and preventative approach that utilizes a variety of evidence-based strategies to ensure all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. This framework serves as the foundation for the I&RS program. New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:16-7(a) mandates that all school districts establish Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) committees. This regulation ensures a coordinated system of support for students experiencing learning, behavior, or health difficulties. The I&RS committee fosters collaboration among educators, specialists, and administrators, creating a multidisciplinary team to effectively address student needs. This requirement safeguards a structured approach to identifying student challenges, developing data-driven interventions, and monitoring progress.
For more information on Intervention and Referral Services please review our
504 Plans
Section 504 requires that the school provide a free and appropriate education (FAPE) to a student with a qualified disability. As a general matter, providing FAPE under Section 504 means the provision of an individualized and systematic plan of accommodation for students with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity in a way that impacts their functioning in the school setting. The school provides accommodations that are identified as necessary for the student to access the curricular and extracurricular activities in a manner consistent with nondisabled peers. Such accommodations do not alter the content of the student's curriculum or level of expectation for the student's performance.
It is the role of the school’s 504 Committee to use a variety of data points and sources to facilitate the process of determining individualized accommodations for eligible students.
To access the 504 Parent Referral Form please click HERE
