Section 504 is civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination against persons with a disability in any program receiving federal financial assistance. This legislation defines a person with a disability as anyone who has a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such impairment.
The school district has specific responsibilities under this legislation that include identifying, evaluating, and if the child is determined to be eligible under Section 504, affording access to a free and appropriate public education.
Section 504 Coordinator:
Rachel Ruiz
504 Coordinator
rruiz@westlandschool.net