Dr. Perry A. Zirkel

Perry A. Zirkel is a retired professor of education and law and former dean of the College of Education at Lehigh University, which is in Pennsylvania. He started his career as a high school teacher. He shares his work, including various analyses of Section 504, on his website, perryzirkel.com.

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Concerns About Misidentification of “504-Only” Students

Section 504 identification rates are rising across Texas. A leading education law scholar explores the data behind “504-only” growth and what the increase may mean for educators and campus workloads.

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