Section 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a broad civil rights act to prohibit discrimination based on disability in programs and activities, public and private, that receive federal financial assistance. The law defines a person as disabled if he or she:

• has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities,
• has a record of such an impairment, or
• is regarded as having such an impairment.

If you believe your student may qualify under Section 504 criteria, please contact your building 504 Plan Manager.