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Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) extends this prohibition against discrimination to the full range of state and local government services, programs, or activities. Together, Lockhart Independent School District (LISD) refers to these laws as “Section 504.” Please review these helpful documents to learn more:
New to Lockhart ISD?
New to Lockhart ISD?
If your student is new to our district and is coming with a Section 504 plan from another district, please contact the campus Section 504 or the Campus Principal to let them know your child has a Section 504 plan. When your student starts school, the previous plan will be honored immediately. A Section 504 meeting will be held within 30 school days to adjust the plan appropriately for the new environment.
Child Find
Child Find
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act places the responsibility for identifying and locating students with disabilities on the school. A school/district must annually undertake efforts to "identify and locate" every qualified individual with a disability residing in the school's jurisdiction who is not receiving a public education.
For more information Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools.
If you feel your child needs specialized instruction and would like to request an evaluation through Special Education, please contact your campus Section 504 contact and/or the Campus Administrator. Your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) can be found in the following document:
Lockhart Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability in admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs services and activities.
Applicants, students, parents/guardians, employees, referral agencies, and all organizations holding agreements with the District are hereby notified of this policy. This notice summarizes the procedural protections and rights of students who may have a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and their parents.
Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability including requiring that school districts implement procedures and take steps to ensure that a student with a disability under Section 504 receives an equal educational opportunity. Any person with concerns regarding the District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Section 504 with respect to students is directed to contact:
Christina Smith
Director of Special Services
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