Section 504

Section 504 is:

• Federal anti-discrimination law

• To ensure students receive FAPE (free and appropriate public education)

• Access education and school related activities like typical peers

• Requires equal opportunity, not equal results

To be eligible under Section 504, a student must:

• Demonstrate that they are an individual with a disability that substantially limits a major activity

• Need some type of accommodation or related aids or services that are necessary for them

• • • to access their educational program

    • to be provided with an equal educational opportunity

    • to gain access to a free appropriate public education

For more information regarding Section 504, please review Part 1 of the 504 Training and Part 2 of the 504 Training provided by the White Bear Lake Area Schools.

Additional 504 Resources developed by White Bear Lake Area Schools:

• White Bear Lake 504 Google Site

• 504 Checklist

• Section 504 Handbook

• Record of Compliance

• Section 504 quick reference

• Section 504 Assessment and Case Management