Section 504 Information

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 covers any student who has, has a record of, or is regarded as having, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

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Section 504: Purpose and Fact Sheet

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is designed to eliminate discrimination based on disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Section 504: Identification, Evaluation, and Reevaluation Procedures

FCPS has a responsibility to identify and evaluate those students who are believed to qualify as disabled under Section 504. FCPS also has a responsibility to provide notice to a student’s parent(s) or guardian prior to evaluation, identification, reevaluation, and/or placement.

Section 504: Knowledgeable Committees and 504 Plans

Information on the knowledgeable committee and 504 plan development, review, and revision.

Section 504: Forms, Related Documents, and Resources

Titles of forms and documents related to Section 504. Includes Section 504 Procedural Safeguards and the Section 504 Procedures Manual.

Section 504: Impartial Hearings

FCPS Operating Procedures for Section 504 Impartial Hearings

IEP/Section 504 Test Accommodations

Information on the test accommodations for elementary, middle, and high school classroom testing and Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.

Dispute Resolution Options

Descriptions of the dispute resolution options for students with disabilities.

Non-Discrimination

The Human Resources Office of Equity and Employee Relations (EER) has a formal policy in place for filing a complaint of discrimination. Read our non-discrimination statement or learn more about filing a complaint.

Special Education Procedural Support

Responsive, student-centered, collaborative guidance and leadership related to the implementation of and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they pertain to special education.