Section 504 and The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
"The Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies, in programs receiving Federal financial assistance, in Federal employment, and in the employment practices of Federal contractors. The standards for determining employment discrimination under the Rehabilitation Act are the same as those used in title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act."
"Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal funds. Section 504 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 either receives Federal financial assistance or is conducted by an Executive agency or the United States Postal Service."
The designated person to contact regarding options for a student experiencing learning difficulties or regarding a referral for evaluation for Section 504 services is:
Contact Person: Jennifer Kedare
Phone Number: 817.252.2580
The following websites provide information and resources for students with disabilities and their families.
Section 504 Resources
Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process
Partners Resource Network
Special Education Information Center
Texas Project First
ADHD Resource Guide
Castleberry ISD 504 Handbook
Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools