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Students

Civil and Legal Rights and Responsibilities

It is the policy of the Board of Education to provide a free and appropriate public education to each student with a disability within its jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability.

It is the intent of the district to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services. Students may be disabled under this policy even though they do not require services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Moreover, the Board of Education does not discriminate in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, any of its programs and activities.

Due process rights of disabled students and their parents under Section 504 will be enforced.

The Director of Pupil Services is the Coordinator of Section 504 activities.

(cf. 3511 – Compliance with 504 Regulations)

Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes

Goals 2000 - Educate America Act

10-15c Discrimination in public schools prohibited.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 104)

Policy adopted: March 9, 2004 EAST HADDAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Moodus, Connecticut