Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Accomodations

Section 504 District Contact:

• Rhonda Kromm
• Email: rkromm@portangelesschools.org
• Phone: (360) 565-3740
• Fax: (360) 417-5301

Policies Relating to Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Accomodations

• District Policy No. 2162:
  Education of Students With Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• District Procedure No. 2162P:
  Education of Students With Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It applies to any school which receives federal funds. The intent of this law is to provide students with disabilities equal access to educational programs, services, and activities. Students with disabilities may not be denied participation in school programs and activities solely on the basis of disability.

Additional Resources:

• Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation of 1973
• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
  • Phone: 206.220.7900
  • TDD: 877.521.2172
  • OCR.Seattle@ed.gov