Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. The law applies to all agencies that receives public federal funds, including public schools. This anti-discrimination law requires that school districts meet the educational needs of students with disabilities as adequately as nondisabled students.
To be protected under Section 504, a student must be determined to:
- have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one more more major life activities; or
- have a record of such impairment; or
- be regarded as having such impairment.
Non-discrimination requirements apply to all three categories.
Section 504 identification and services are provided in each school building in the district. For further information or to make a referral, please contact the counselor at your school.
