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Section 504

Section 504 helps ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities.

Learn more about Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

An Overview of Section 504

Learn more about how Section 504 protects the rights of students with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal funds.

Students with Hidden Disabilities

Learn more about how Section 504 protects students with hidden disabilities from discrimination.

ADA Amendments Act of 2008

Information and guidance about the impact of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 on Section 504 in public elementary and secondary programs.

Electronic Book Readers

Questions and answers about the 2010 Dear Colleague Letter regarding electronic book readers (or e-books), the law, and impacted populations.

Programs & Facilities Accessibility

See policy and regulations related to programs and facilities accessibility.

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September 7, 2024