Section 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (34 C.F.R. Part 104) is a federal civil rights statute that assures individuals will not be discriminated against based on their disability. All school districts that receive federal funding are responsible for the implementation of this law. This law protects a student with an impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, whether the student receives special education services or not.

Section 504 Parent Guide

Examples of physical or mental impairments that may be covered under Section 504 include: epilepsy, AIDS, allergies, vision impairment, broken limbs, cancer, diabetes, asthma, temporary condition due to accidents or illness, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, depression, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Examples of major life activities that can be affected by the student’s disability include: learning, thinking, concentrating, reading, speaking, walking, breathing, sleeping, caring for oneself, as well as major bodily functions, including brain function, immune system function, or digestive functions. This is not an exhaustive list.

Section 504 Parent Guide

Questions?

Please direct all questions regarding 504 plans to your child’s school 504 Coordinator.

• Elementary: Student Support Provider
• Secondary: School Counselor

If you have additional questions, you may contact the Special Education Coordinator assigned to your child’s school building listed to the right.

Please contact your student’s Student Support Provider (elementary level), School Counselor (secondary level) or IEP or 504 Case Manager if you believe your student is in need of homebound or home-based services.