Section 504 is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination based upon disability. 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. It requires that recipients of federal funds make their programs and activities accessible to all persons with disabilities. If you are a parent and would like more information about Section 504 support, contact your district's 504 Coordinator or building principal.
Section 504 Parent and Teacher Handbook
Section 504 Requires a Team Approach
General Guidance from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
- Procedural Safeguards, Resolution Meetings, and Due Process Hearings
- OCR Guidance: Definitions, Discrimination, Evaluation, Placement, & More
- Parent & Educator Resource
- Frequently Asked Questions
Iowa Department of Education Section 504 Guidance
Postsecondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
- A Transition Guide
- Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education
- Iowa Department of Education Senior Year Plus Slide Deck (9/29/22)
Section 504 Templates