Section 504 Texas
A section 504 plan helps your child get accommodations changes in how content is taught supported or tested that will help them participate in the classroom or other school activities.
Section 504 texas. Section 504 is an anti discrimination civil rights statute that requires the needs of students with disabilities to be met as adequately as the needs of the non disabled are met. Who does section 504 protect. A 1 on request the texas military department as defined by section 437 001 government code shall issue a souvenir version of the specialty license plate described by section 504 322.
What does a 504. B for purposes of chapter 101 civil practice and remedies code texas tort claims act a type a corporation is a governmental unit and the corporation s actions are governmental functions. Section 504 contact the office for civil rights ocr.
Section 504 updated april 2 2020 on march 20 2020 the texas education agency tea published guidance for local education agencies leas regarding the requirement to provide free appropriate public education fape to students with disabilities receiving special education. Authorization for additional projects sec. As it relates to public education the law states that a school cannot place a student in segregated classes or facilities solely by reason of her or his disability.
Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance from the u s. If your child needs extra help or accommodations at school you might be able get help through a section 504 plan. To qualify you must.
Section 504 is a part of the rehabilitation act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination based upon disability. What is section 504. Department of education website.
Section 504 is a civil rights statute that requires the needs of students with disabilities to be met as adequately as the needs of the non disabled are met. Added by acts 2007 80th leg r s ch. Section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 section 504 is a provision of the rehabilitation act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination based upon disability.