Section 504
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Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits recipients of federal funding from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. This Act is a non-discrimination law that also guarantees students with disabilities access to a free appropriate public education. It requires schools to provide all individuals an opportunity for meaningful participation in district programs & facilities.
In order to qualify for non-discrimination protection under Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, an individual must 1. Have a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activity 2. Have a record of such impairments 3. Be regarded as having such an impairment
If you have a child or know of a student who may be eligible under Section 504, contact the student's school counselor or school administrator.
SECTION 504 PROCEDURES MANUAL DECEMBER, 2011
Introduction, History & General Information about Section 504 (pdf, 537.94KB)
Parent & Staff Referral Procedures (pdf, 187.47KB)
Procedural Flow Chart (pdf, 192.36KB)
Kirkwood School District Policies & Public Notice (pdf, 282.87KB)