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Section 504

Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Specifically, Section 504 indicates that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall, solely because of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal funds.

The Section 504 regulation requires a school district to provide a "free appropriate public education" (FAPE) to each qualified student with a disability who is in the school district's jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. FAPE consists of the provision of regular or special education and related aids and services designed to meet the student's individual needs.

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504 Frequently Asked Questions

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504 Frequently Asked Questions

What is an “impairment” under Section 504?

What is a “major life activity”?

What is a “substantial limitation”?

What qualifies as a disability under Section 504?

What do I do if I suspect my child has a disability?

Who can refer a child for consideration for Section 504 evaluation?

What if my child’s physician has said he/she qualifies for 504 evaluation/services?

My child has a very high IQ but only earns average grades, isn't that a sign of a disability?

Does a child need to fail a class or state mandated test to be eligible for Section 504?

Who decides if a student qualifies for services under Section 504?

What information is considered in a Section 504 evaluation?

Are all students with dyslexia eligible to be served through Section 504?

If I disagree with the school’s evaluation will the district pay for an outside independent evaluation?

What types of accommodations will my child receive if determined eligible under Section 504?

Can my child receive accommodations in advanced classes such as Pre-AP/AP?

Can my child be disciplined if he/she is served under Section 504?

Will my child automatically receive accommodations on college entrance exams?

Will my child automatically receive accommodations in college?

How often will my child be re-evaluated?

Once eligible for Section 504, will my child always be eligible?

What are my rights as a parent/guardian under Section 504?