Section 504

Florida DOE Memos

Other Resources

US Department of Education DocumentsPlease note: If you have any difficulty accessing the documents below, please contact the US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/individuals-disabilities/section-504.

Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education

District Implementation Guide for Section 504, 2011 Version PDF, District Implementation Guide for Section 504, 2011 Version — This document is a revision of The District Guide for Meeting the Needs of Students, published by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) in 2005. It is written to assist school district personnel responsible for the education of students with disabilities and is designed to provide an overview of the requirements and benefits of Section 504. It is intended to be a resource for school district personnel in complying with the federal and state laws and regulations focusing on the education of students with disabilities. It does not replace the legal advice of a school board attorney when questions arise as to the application of Section 504 and other disability laws with respect to a particular student or situation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Section 504 Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is a website from the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.

Notice of Rights for Disabled Students and their Parents Under §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Office for Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Department of Education serves student populations facing discrimination and the advocates and institutions promoting systemic solutions to civil rights problems.

Organizational Checklist PDF, Organizational Checklist — Developed by the Student Support Services Project for teams to use as they develop 504 accommodation plans.

Section 504 Online Introductory Course — This course (updated Summer 2015) is provided by the Florida Department of Education's Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services.