Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is a federal civil rights statute which protects the rights of persons with disabilities. Section 504 prohibits discrimination against disabled persons, including both students and staff members by school districts/open enrollment charter schools receiving federal financial assistance. Included in the U.S. Department of Education regulations for Section 504 is the requirement that disabled students be provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). These regulations require identification, evaluation, the provision of appropriate services, and procedural safeguards.
Any student with a disability that substantially limits one or more life activities may be considered for 504 services.
Questions about Section 504?
Contact Courtney Boswell, Coordinator of Special Programs and Assessment at courtney.boswell@acaedu.net