Bulletin One 2012 2013 Final.pdf - Fort Worth ISD

5.1 Section 504
Section 5: Instructional
For information on special education program procedures refer to the FWISD Special Education
Operating Guidelines.
5.1.I Regulations
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by school districts receiving
federal financial assistance. The regulations have five (5) basic requirements:
Identification and location of all eligible unserved learners
Evaluation
Procedural safeguards
Free appropriate public education
Least restrictive environment
5.1.II Identification and Referral of 504 Students
Principals and counselors should follow these steps for identification and referral of students:
A. Establish a 504 Committee (3-5 members) composed of the Campus 504 coordinator,
the principal or designee, and teacher(s) as needed. Parents should be invited to attend
as a member of the committee.
B. Refer all students who are believed to be in need of services under Section 504 to the
committee.
C. Ensure that the committee notifies the parent/guardian in writing of the school’s
intent to formally review the child’s educational program, the reason for
review/referral, and procedural safeguards. Obtain parent permission for an
evaluation of the student.
D. Complete the referral/identification process within thirty (30) school days.
E. Be sure that the Campus 504 coordinator attends annual training sessions. Contact the
504 Director, June Davis, at 817-814-2875, if you have questions.
5.1.III Notice of Section 504
Each school’s student handbook should contain the following statement:
It is the policy of the Fort Worth Independent School District to provide a free appropriate
public education to all students who reside in the District, without regard to handicapping
condition. Inquiries concerning application of this policy may be referred to the school
counselor, and/or principal or you may contact June Davis, Director, Student Support
Services the administrator for Section 504, at 100 N. University Drive or call (817) 814-
2878.
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 67 Revised: 10/9/2012