Section 504

Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits agencies that receive federal funding from discriminating against persons with disabilities on the basis of that disability. It is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  The main emphasis in the schools is equal educational opportunity.  This is usually accomplished by providing appropriate classroom accommodations to eligible students with disabilities that are not severe enough to qualify for special education, but which are substantially limiting their learning or other major life activities. Eligible students are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in school extracurricular and non-academic activities. 

For more information on Section 504, please contact Caroline Mihalski, the Director of Student Services, at 920-532-5551, Ext. 5001.