What is Section 504?
Section 504 of the Civil Rights Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law designed to eliminate disability discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal funds. Because public school districts receive federal funds they must adhere to Section 504 law and provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to those students who meet the requirements of Section 504. The law provides for accommodations for students who are experiencing a “physical or mental disorder or condition substantially limiting students from functioning in one or more major life activities.”
A team, consisting of school personnel and parents, work together to determine whether or not an individual qualifies for accommodations under Section 504. If a student is eligible, the team develops a plan outlining the necessary services.
Contacts
In the Burlington Community School District, our school counselors serve as the primary point of contact and building-level 504 coordinators.
School Counselors
District-level questions or concerns can be directed to:
More Information
- BCSD Forms and Procedures
- Iowa Department of Education
- Great Prairie Area Education Agency