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HARMONY GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Parent Rights Under Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act provides services for students identified as having a disability as defined by the act, which substantially limits a major life activity. You have the following rights:
The right to be informed of your rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The right for your child to have equal opportunities to participate in academic, nonacademic, and extra-curricular activities in your school.
The right to be notified about referral, evaluation, and programs for your child.
The right for your child to be evaluated fairly.
The right, if eligible for services under 504, for your child to receive accommodations and related services that will meet his/her needs as well as the needs of nondisabled students are met.
The right for your child to be educated with nondisabled peers as much as possible.
The right to an impartial hearing if you disagree with the school regarding your child's educational program. Please send a letter stating the specific details of your disagreement to:
Amanda Huey, Harmony Grove School District 504 Coordinator
2621 Hwy 229, Benton, AR 72015
The right to review and obtain copies of your child's school records.
The right to request attorney fees related to securing your rights under Section 504.
The right to request changes in the educational program of your child.
Signed Parent(s):
Date:
School Representative:
Date:
Parent’s Rights Under Section 504
August 1, 2014
504 Grievance Procedures
504 Grievance Procedures
Harmony Grove School District
Grievance Procedures
If any person believes that the Harmony Grove School District or any of the District’s staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, he/she may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance.
The following steps outline the grievance procedures:
The person who believes he/she has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the Building Administrator/District Level Section 504 Coordinator, who will in turn investigate and answer the complaint within ten (10) school days. The Building Administrator/District Level Section 504 Coordinator shall maintain a signed, dated, written record of the complaint and resolution.
If the complainant wishes to appeal the local school decision, he/she may request a statement of appeal to the office of the Superintendent and District Level Section 504 Coordinator. The appeal to the District Level Section 504 Coordinator must be written and must clearly address the specifics of the complaint. The appeal must be filed within fifteen (15) calendar days of the final ruling of the school.
The District 504 Coordinator, or designee, shall contact the complainant within ten (10) school days of receipt of the written complaint to schedule a meeting. The District 504 Coordinator shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion, and provide a written response to the parties, including the complainant, within ten (10) school days of the meeting. The written decision will be filed and a copy sent to the parent, school principal/Building 504 coordinator (if applicable), and the Superintendent of Schools.
Step 4 The availability and use of this Section 504 grievance procedure does not prevent a person from requesting a local Section 504 impartial hearing, filing a complaint with the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Compliance Assistance Center (CAC), the United States Department of Education (USDOE) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or filing a civil action in federal or state court.
Please click on the links below for more information regarding 504 services.
Please click on the links below for more information regarding 504 services.
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