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:
- 在学校对您孩子的身份识别、评估和安置采取任何行动之前收到通知。
- 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.
- 根据各种来源做出评估决定。来源示例包括但不限于以下内容：成绩或进度报告、您的意见、教师意见、观察、纪律处分和正式测试。
- 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.
如果你不同意学校的决定
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) 形式。
您有权向 HIDOE 的民权合规部门提出歧视投诉。
夏威夷州教育部
民权合规部门
邮政信箱 2360
夏威夷州檀香山 96804
电话：808-586-3322
您也有权向美国教育部民权办公室提出申请。
美国教育部
民权办公室
915 第二大道，3310 室
西雅图，华盛顿州 98174-1099