Section 504
What is Section 504?
Section 504 is the part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that applies to individuals with disabilities. It helps protect the civil rights of persons with disabilities. Section 504 is a nondiscrimination statute, prohibiting discrimination based on disability.
Section 504 requires that no person with a disability be excluded from or denied benefits of any program receiving federal financial assistance; this includes education.
Federal Requirement
Section 504 and special education (IDEA) are two possible service options for children with disabilities. All school districts should have a Section 504 Coordinator to answer questions regarding Section 504 procedures.
Parent Resources
- Utah State Board of Education - Section 504 Information
- Utah Parent Center - Section 504 Information
- A Parent's Guide to Section 504
- Equity and Advocacy - Section 504 Information
- Procedural Safeguards
- Service Animal Guidelines
- Parental Rights Under Section 504
Utah State Board of Education - Section 504 Information
Utah Parent Center - Section 504 Information
A Parent's Guide to Section 504
Equity and Advocacy - Section 504 Information
Procedural Safeguards
Service Animal Guidelines
Parental Rights Under Section 504
Section 504 Fillable Forms
- Identification
- Accommodation Plan
- Consent to Evaluate
- Grievance
- Initial 504 Meeting Notice to Parents
- Manifestation Determination
- Notice of Meeting
- Plan Review
- Prior Written Notice
- Referral for Evaluation
- Accommodations Tracking & Monitoring Form
- Student Re-Entry Plan
- Parent Input
- Physician Input
- Procedures to Evaluate Student with Medical Condition
- Service Animal Acknowledgement Signature Page
- Procedural Safeguard Summary
- Procedural Safeguard Summary - Spanish