Section 504

What is Section 504?

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) is a federal civil rights law that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities who participate in programs that receive federal financial assistance. Section 504 requires school districts to provide a free, appropriate public education to eligible students with disabilities. This means that the educational services provided to students with disabilities must be equivalent to those provided to students without disabilities. For more information, please see the district’s Section 504 circular.

At Boston Latin Academy, school counselors are the coordinators for 504 plans so if you have questions about your child's plan or eligibility for your child, please contact your child's school counselor.