Section 504 may include conditions such as (but not limited to) dyslexia, cerebral palsy, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, hearing impairments, asthma, neurological impairments, asthma, neurological impairments, emotional illness, visual impairments, learning disabilities, ...
Several federal and state laws safeguard educational rights and services for students with disabilities in Florida. One of them is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, including schools.
Direct evidence often involves a statement from a decision-maker that expresses a discriminatory motive. Direct evidence can also include express or admitted classifications, in which a recipient explicitly distributes benefits or burdens based on race, color, or national origin.
The general difference between the IEP and Section 504 is that the objective to Section 504 is to remove barriers that could stop a student from success, whereas, the IEP is to set up special accommodations for students in need. The eligibility requirements for an IEP are much more stringent than those of Section 504.
If your child is consistently receiving lower grades despite putting in effort, it may be worth investigating further. Discrimination can sometimes take the form of biased evaluations, unequal opportunities or even exclusion from certain educational programs.
Several federal and state laws safeguard educational rights and services for students with disabilities in Florida. One of them is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, including schools.
If you are aware of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or employee misconduct involving FDOE, please complete and submit the online complaint form to the OIG for review, email your complaint to OIG@fldoe, or call us at 850-245-0403.
The State Department of Education (DOE) has the responsibility and authority to write rules for public and private schools in Florida and the Department of Health has inspection authority to apply the DOE standards, per section 381.006(16), Florida Statutes.
The current Florida Commissioner of Education is Manny Diaz Jr. (nonpartisan).