Section 504 Compliance Package 

Presented by Marge Bannon Miller

Is your school staff knowledgeable about the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as it pertains to K-12 students? 

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was enacted to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disabilities in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The regulations prohibit denying a qualified individual with disabilities specific opportunities equal to that of others and separating persons with disabilities (unless such action is necessary to provide effective service to that person). Section 504 also protects the rights of, and prohibits discrimination against, a person with disabilities. 

The Section 504 Compliance Package contains both printed materials and a two-hour training presentation on video. The package also contains a copy of the Section 504 regulations as well as a series of forms, provided in both printed and electronic formats. These forms are not copyrighted, so you may edit them to meet the needs of your school district. Finally, after viewing the video, a Bose McKinney & Evans attorney can address the specific questions and concerns of your staff in a question and answer session. We can conduct Q&A periods in person, by teleconference, or by videoconference at our usual hourly rates.

The Bose McKinney & Evans Education Law Group

The business of education has been an important part of our practice since 1955 when two of our name partners, Lew Bose and Bill Evans, began providing legal services to schools. Learn more about the Education Law Group.

The Section 504 Compliance Package will help answer the following questions:

• Who, by law, is an "individual with a disability?"
• When is a student an "individual with a disability?"
• What is a "physical or mental impairment?"
• Should a school designate a Section 504 coordinator?
• What is required for Section 504 compliance?
• What procedural safeguards should be implemented?
• How does a school identify students with disabilities?
• When should the school initiate a parent meeting?
• How do schools evaluate and gather data about a student?
• When should a school call a 504 conference?
• Who should be present at a 504 conference?
• Can a student with a disability be suspended/expelled?
• Can a parent challenge the school's decision to suspend/expel?
• Are drug and alcohol violations covered?

To order your copy of the Section 504 Compliance Package for $495 plus 6% Indiana sales tax, please email us.