Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities: "no other qualified handicapped individual in the United States…shall solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” The intent of Section 504 is to provide students with disabilities equal access to educational programs, services, and activities. Students with disabilities may not be denied participation in school programs and activities solely on the basis of disability.
Resources
- PowerPoints
- 504 Training for Teachers (2009) courtesy of Joint School District No. 2, Meridian, Idaho
- 504 Training for Certified Staff (2006) courtesy of Joint School District No. 2, Meridian, Idaho
- Appendices in the Idaho Special Education Manual (February 2007) Appendix 1A Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Appendix 1B The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Appendix 1C Comparison of the IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA
- Federal Office of Civil Rights (OCR) website Protecting Students With Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions About Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities
- Joint School District No. 2 (Meridian) Policy 602.63 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Sharing Among Professionals
Do you have resources or thoughts that you want to share with your colleagues regarding Section 504 issues? Contact us with your thoughts and copies of those resources. Put "Section 504 Toolkit Resources" in the subject line. If the material is appropriate for this website, it will be added to this page!
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