Section 504

Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. 

Who Does It Serve?

Any person who: 1) Has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities; 2) Has a record of such an impairment; or 3) Is regarded as having such an impairment.

Major life activities are functions such as performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working.

What Does It Do?

Civil Rights legislation to prevent discrimination

• Aimed at leveling the playing field
• Focused on access to curriculum, school activities, and/or the physical plant

A 504 plan provides accommodations– changes to the environment or teaching modality that do not change the standard or what the child is learning.

A 504 plan can include related services in a consultative model to provide access. For example, an audiologist may show a teacher how to use a student’s FM device or an OT may provide a digital alternative for a student with dysgraphi

Whom Do I Contact?

504 Coordinator
Ronnie Bevis
rbevis@brcps.school
617-357-0900 x5350