General Information

Established procedural safeguards with respect to actions regarding the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of students with a disability shall include the following as indicated under Section 504 [34 CFR 104.36]:

• Notice
• An opportunity for the parents or guardian to examine relevant records
• An impartial hearing with the opportunity for participation by the student’s parents or guardian and representation by counsel
• A review procedure

 Districts must annually do the following:

• Identify and locate all children in the district's jurisdiction who are eligible under Section 504 and are not receiving a public education [34 CFR 104.32 (a)]
• Notify students with disabilities and their parents or guardians of the district's responsibility under Section 504 [34 CFR 104.32(b)]

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