Section 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 covers qualified students with disabilities who attend schools receiving Federal financial assistance. To be protected under Section 504, a student must be determined to:

(1) have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or

(2) have a record of such an impairment; or

(3) be regarded as having such an impairment.

Section 504 requires that school districts provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to qualified students in their jurisdictions who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. (Protecting Students With Disabilities, 2017)

When an evaluation is requested, a committee will be formed to determine if the child is in need of services and supports under Section 504 to receive a FAPE, as this is defined in federal law.

The designated person to contact regarding a referral for evaluation applicable to Section 504 is April McBroom at 806-995-8512 or 806-995-2759, ext. 6013.

For more information, please visit these web pages:

Reference: Protecting Students With Disabilities. (2017). Www2.ed.gov. Retrieved 8 July 2017, from https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html#introduction