Southwest Allen County Schools

Section 504 states "No otherwise qualified individual with handicaps in the United States shall, solely by reason of her or his handicap be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Services to students who qualify under Section 504 are provided by the general education staff. Students who would most commonly qualify as individuals with disabilities under Section 504 include those with ADHD, with continuing health concerns such as diabetes, asthma, or severe allergies, or those returning to school following an extended hospitalization, including hospitalization for drug/alcohol or psychiatric treatment.

Section 504 Information

• Section 504 General Information and Procedures
• Parent Rights Under Section 504

Section 504 Forms for Parent and School Use

• Section 504 Physician's Questionnaire for Medical Concerns
• Section 504 Release of Information from a 3rd Party to the School