Section 504

Students must have a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major activities or bodily functions; have a record of such impairment; or be regarded of having such an impairment.

Any student may be referred for a 504 evaluation by a parent, teacher, counselor, administrator, or other District employee who is knowledgeable about the student and has reason to believe that the student has a disability that is substantially limiting one of life’s major activities. All referrals must be submitted in writing to the Campus 504 Coordinator (Campus Counselors) who will prepare and send all required notices.

In the context of Section 504, “placement” refers to the general education classroom or program with individually planned accommodations or interventions. A student who qualifies to receive Section 504 services is entitled to the same access to programs and activities as any other student. The District is not required to alter requirements or standards for participation. There is no modification of the essential knowledge and skills for 504 students. Eligibility under Section 504 is not intended to reduce expectations for students with disabilities. The intent of Section 504 is to provide eligible students with reasonable accommodations that will give them an equal chance to achieve educational success.

Upon referral to Section 504, parents will receive a Notice of Rights for Disabled Students and their Parents, which outlines the procedural safeguards in place for Section 504 students.

For more information on Section 504 in Ferris ISD, contact:

Deeann Castillo
Special Populations Director
dcastillo@ferrisisd.org