Section 504
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No otherwise qualified individual with disabilities in the United States…shall solely by reason of his/her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance . . . . " 29 USC Sec. 704.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. Section 504 applies to recipients of federal funds, including public schools. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) extends the protections of Section 504 without regard to federal funding. The ADA also applies to public schools.
The Section 504 regulations require school districts to provide a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities. A 504 planning team decides what supports a student with disabilities needs to "level the playing field" so the student can access educational opportunities.
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Some students with disabilities qualify for special education services and supports under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Section 504 is not the same as Special Education under the IDEA.
U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights
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For Additional Support, Contact:
504 Forms
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Submit a Request for Finalization for:
- New 504 Plans
- Annual 504 Plan Review
- 504 Termination
SS&H will review the 504 docs tab in Synergy SE to ensure required docs are uploaded with signatures where applicable and will Finalize 504 plans. Once finalized, the 504 flag will be activated in the nightly Synergy update. All documents attached on the 504 Docs tab in Synergy SE will be copied over to Docuware nightly.
Submit this form for:
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- Temporary Medical Plan
- 504 Transportation Request
- 504 Home Instruction Referral
- 504/IEP After School Supervision Request
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SS&H will review the attached documentation and contact you for next steps.
Submit this form for:
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- 504 Transportation Request
- Emergency Transportation Request for Students due to Safety
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Submit this form with:
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- Abbreviated Day Paperwork (1st and 2nd Meeting)
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504 Contacts
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Questions regarding 504 planning and eligibility
Katie Loewen
Program Administrator
971.387.6356
kloewen@pps.net
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Refer a parent who has questions about special education
Noelle Sisk
Community & Family Coordinator - Special Education
503.916.3723
nsisk@pps.net
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Section 504 Student Compliance Issues
Brian Baker
Legal Counsel - Special Education & 504
503.916.3215
bbaker3@pps.net
Andrea Schiers
Special Education & 504
aschiers@pps.net
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ADA/504 Facilities Issues
Facilities
503.916.3401
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Human Resources - Employee accommodations
Siobhan Murphy
Coordinator, Labor & Employee Relations - Human Resources
503.916.3550
smurphys@pps.net
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ADA/504 Nutrition Issues
Whitney Ellersick
Senior Director, Nutrition Services
503.916.3365
wellersi@pps.net
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504 Coordinators and Case Managers by School
Contact your school's school counselor to determine who is your schools 504 Coordinator and 504 Case Manager.