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Section 504 Quick Facts
Definition.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act states that “no qualified individual with a disability in the United States shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under” any program or activity that receives Federal financial assistance. (29 U.S.C., 794 (a) (1973).
3 Points to Remember.
(1) Any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(2) Any person who has a record of such impairment.
(3) Any person who is regarded as having such an impairment.
Students who may qualify for 504 are students that (but not limited to).
• are receiving discipline infractions or suspensions over an extended period of time which are excessive or repetitive;
• are being considered for retention;
• are exhibiting poor academic performance;
• are returning to school after a serious illness or injury;
• have received a written diagnosis by an outside agency as having a disability;
• are referred to an (IDEA) IEP Team for special education evaluation and does
not qualify for an evaluation;
• are evaluated under (IDEA) and are found not eligible for special education
services;
• are exhibiting a chronic health problem; substantially limiting a major life activity;
• are identified as having had substance abuse issues, but are not currently “using”
addictive substances;
• are not successful with pre-referral intervention (PST) strategies.
Remember: Section 504 Plans are reasonable accommodations provided to students and not considered an IEP as identified under IDEA.
All Birmingham City Schools have a designated Section 504 liaison. For immediate assistance, contact your schools. Additional information regarding Section 504, contact Maria Y. Lyas 504/PBIS/MTSS Coordinator at 231-9673 or (email) myoung2@bhm.k12.al.us.
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