Section 504

Contact Information

Leanne Bush
Director of Student Services
Email lbush@melissaisd.org
Phone 972-837-2411

What is Section 504?

Section 504 covers qualified students with disabilities who attend schools receiving Federal financial assistance. To be protected under Section 504, a student must be determined to: (1) have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or (2) have a record of such an impairment; or (3) be regarded as having such an impairment. Section 504 requires that school districts provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to qualified students in their jurisdictions who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. (Office of Civil Rights, 2013)

Child Find Notice

Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the District has a duty to identify, refer, evaluate and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate public education to disabled students. For additional information about the rights of parents of eligible children, or for answers to any questions you might have about identification, evaluation and placement into Section 504 programs, please contact Leanne Bush, Director of Student Services, at 972-837-2411 or lbush@melissaisd.org.

Additional Resources

• Section 504 Notice of Rights: English | Spanish
• Office for Civil Rights/US Department of Education