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Section 504 Services

What is Section 504?

Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 ensures that a child with a disability has equal access to an education. A child may receive accommodation and modifications.

How does Section 504 define "Disability?"

A person is disabled within the definition of Section 504 if the following conditions are met:


This determination is made by a school team of individuals who are familiar with the child along with the child's parent(s).

Eligibility

If the school has reason to believe that, because of a disability as defined under Section 504, a student needs accommodations or services in order to participate in the school program, the school must evaluate the student. If it is determined that a student is disabled under Section 504, the school must develop and implement the delivery of all needed services and/or accommodations.

If your child currently has a Section 504 Accommodation Plan or you believe that your child has a qualifying disability and may need a plan, contact the Assistant Principal at your child's school.

Biltmore Preparatory Academy

602.381.6160

Creighton Virtual Academy

602.381.6023

Excelencia School

602.381.4670

Gateway School

602.381.4665

Larry C. Kennedy School

602.381.6180

Loma Linda School

602.381.6080

Monte Vista School

602.381.6140

Papago School

602.381.6100

The Creighton Academy

602.381.6060

William T. Machan School

602.381.6120

What Does Making Accommodations Mean?

Accommodations are adjustments made by the classroom teacher(s) and other school staff to help students benefit from their educational program. In some cases, a plan should be developed outlining services and accommodation. Not all potential accommodations are appropriate for every child.

Examples of Common Accommodations:

  • The child must have a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more of a person's major life activities.
    "Major life activities" include functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. When a condition does not substantially limit a major life activity, the individual does not qualify under Section 504.
  • The child's disability must impact their education in order to qualify for educational accommodation.
  • Modify assignments and tests.
  • Provide an extra set of textbooks for home.
  • Adjust student seating.
  • Use study guides/organizing tools.
  • Provide a peer tutor/helper.
  • Provide school counseling.
  • Have the student use an organizer – train in organizational skills.
  • Provide preferential seating.
  • Modify recess/PE/transportation
  • Use necessary health care procedures.