Section 504 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a federal law prohibiting discrimination against persons with disabilities. For a student to qualify for protection under this law, he/she must have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of his or her major life activities. Major life activities include (but are not limited to) the following:
caring for oneself, seeing, breathing, eating, concentrating, lifting, performing manual tasks, hearing, learning, sleeping, thinking, bending, walking, speaking, working, reading, communicating, major bodily functions.
The referral process includes:
- Referral
- Evaluation
- Eligibility Determination
- Section 504 Plan (if eligible)
- Annual review of 504 plan
- Re-evaluation (At least every 3 years)
Members of the evaluation team may include: 504 coordinator, staff, personnel, and teachers who know the student and his/her situation, parent(s)/guardian(s), school nurse, other individuals who know the student and the student (if appropriate).
If you feel your child should be referred and evaluated for a Section 504 accommodation plan, please contact the building or district coordinator.
Dexter Community Schools Section 504 Coordinators
Please contact one of the following staff members if you have questions regarding the referral process:
District Coordinator Adrian Edwards
Dexter Early Education Complex
(734) 424-4120
Wylie Elementary
(734) 424-4140
Creekside Intermediate
Mill Creek Middle School
Dexter High School
