Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, commonly called “Section 504,” is a federal law that protects students from discrimination based on disability. Section 504 assures that students with disabilities have educational opportunities and benefits equal to those provided to students without disabilities. To be eligible, a student must have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
The Section 504 Process
Your child has the right to an evaluation before the school determines if he or she is eligible under Section 504. You have the right to:
- 학교에서 귀하의 자녀를 식별하고, 평가하고, 배치하는 것과 관련하여 조치를 취하기 전에 통지를 받으십시오.
- Have evaluation and placement decisions made by a group of persons, often called a “504 team,” including people who know your child, the meaning of the evaluation information, and the placement options available.
- 다양한 출처에 따라 평가 결정을 내립니다. 출처의 예로는 다음이 포함되지만 이에 국한되지는 않습니다. 성적 또는 진도 보고서, 귀하의 의견, 교사의 의견, 관찰, 징계 추천 및 공식 시험.
- Refuse consent for the evaluation and provision of services under Section 504.
- Develop a Section 504 plan when accommodations and related services are necessary to receive a free appropriate public education to access equal educational opportunities.
Your child under Section 504 have the right to periodic reevaluations, including reevaluations before any significant change is made in your child’s program and/or placement. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding their Section 504 plan, contact the school administrator or complex area superintendent for assistance.
학교의 결정에 동의하지 않는 경우
If you disagree with the school’s decision regarding their child’s identification, evaluation, educational program or placement under Section 504, you may request mediation or an impartial due process hearing. You and your child have the right to take part in the hearing and have an attorney represent them. Requests for an impartial due process hearing are to be filed in writing to the complex area superintendent of your child’s school. The following is a direct link to the “Section 504 Request for Impartial Due Process Hearing” (PDF) 형태.
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