Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with a disability in any program receiving Federal financial assistance. In order to fulfill its obligation under Section 504, SISD recognizes a responsibility to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its students. No discrimination against any students solely due to his/her disability will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the school system. The school district has specific responsibilities under Section 504 which include the responsibility to identify, evaluate and, if the student is determined to be eligible under Section 504, to afford access to necessary educational accommodations.

The intent of this website it to make Section 504 information accessible. It is not intended to render legal services or professional legal services.

For more information regarding Section 504, contact the campus Administrator or Allison Higginbotham, Special Programs Coordinator, (830) 401-8651.

For additional information regarding Section 504:

SISD Policy: FB (LEGAL) | FB (LOCAL)

SISD Public Notice

U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov/policy/rights/guid/ocr/disability.html

Texas Education Agency: https://tea.texas.gov