Eligible students with disabilities have the right to participate in and benefit from public education programs without discrimination on the basis of a disability. They have the right to equal opportunity to participate in school programs and extracurricular activities.

Section 504 states that an eligible person with a disability is one who has, has a record of having, or is regarded as having, a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity such as, but not limited to, learning, self-care, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, working, major bodily functions (immune system, endocrine system, digestive system, etc.), sleeping, standing, lifting, bending, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating and working.

The principal of each building has designated a Campus Section 504 Coordinator who will be the person responsible for implementing the evaluation process and procedures and the provision of educational services. Media South is the staff person designated by the Alief Independent School District as the District Section 504 Coordinator for students. Should the need arise you may contact her at 281-498-8110, extension 29070.

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, commonly known in the schools as "Section 504," is a federal law passed by the United States Congress with the purpose of prohibiting discrimination against disabled persons who may participate in, or receive benefits from, programs receiving federal financial assistance. In the public schools specifically, §504 applies to ensure that eligible disabled students are provided with educational benefits and opportunities equal to those provided to non-disabled students.

Under §504, a student is considered "disabled" if he or she suffers from a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Section 504 also protects students with a record of an impairment, or who are regarded as having an impairment from discrimination on the basis of disability. Students can be considered disabled, and can receive services under §504, including regular or special education and related aids and services, even if they do not qualify for, or receive, special education services under the IDEA.

The purpose of this Notice is to inform parents and students of the rights granted them under §504. The federal regulations that implement §504 are found at Title 34, Part 104 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and entitle eligible student and their parents, to the following rights:

1. You have a right to be informed about your rights under §504. [34 CFR 104.32] The School District must provide you with written notice of your rights under §504 (this document represents written notice of rights as required under §504). If you need further explanation or clarification of any of the rights described in this Notice, contact appropriate staff persons at the District's §504 Office and they will assist you in understanding your rights.

2. Under §504, your child has the right to an appropriate education designed to meet his or her educational needs as adequately as the needs of non-disabled students are met. [34 CFR 104.33]. You have the right to refuse consent for services at any time.

3. Your child has the right to free educational services, with the exception of certain costs normally also paid by the parents of non¬disabled students. Insurance companies and other similar third parties are not relieved of any existing obligation to provide or pay for services to a student that becomes eligible for services under §504. [34 CFR 104.33].

4. To the maximum extent appropriate, your child has the right to be educated with children who are not disabled. Your child will be placed and educated in regular classes, unless the District demonstrates that his or her educational needs cannot be adequately met in the regular classroom, even with the use of supplementary aids and services. [34 CFR 104.34].

5. Your child has the right to services, facilities, and activities comparable to those provided to non-disabled students. [34 CFR 104.34].

6. The School District must undertake an evaluation of your child prior to determining his or her appropriate educational placement or program of services under §504, and also before every subsequent significant change in placement. [34 CFR 104.35]. You have the right to refuse consent for initial evaluation.

7. If formal assessment instruments are used as part of an evaluation, procedures used to administer assessments and other instruments must comply with the requirements of §504 regarding test validity, proper method of administration, and appropriate test selection. [34 CFR104.35]. The District will appropriately consider information from a variety of sources in making its determinations, including, for example: aptitude and achievement tests, teacher recommendations, reports of physical condition, social and cultural background, adaptive behavior, health records, report cards, progress notes, parent observations, statewide assessment scores, and mitigating measures, among others. [34 CFR 104.35].

8. Placement decisions regarding your child must be made by a group of persons (a §504 committee) knowledgeable about your child, the meaning of the evaluation data, possible placement options, and the requirement that to the maximum extent appropriate, disabled children should be educated with non¬disabled children. [34 CFR 104.35].

9. If your child is eligible under §504, he or she has a right to periodic reevaluations. A reevaluation must take place at least every three years. [34 CFR 104.35].

10. You have the right to be notified by the District prior to any action regarding the identification, evaluation, or placement of your child. [34 CFR 104.36]

11. You have the right to examine relevant documents and records regarding your child (generally documents relating to identification, evaluation, and placement of your child under §504). [34 CFR 104.36].

12. You have the right to an impartial due process hearing if you wish to contest any action of the District with regard to your child's identification, evaluation, or placement under §504. [34 CFR 104.36]. You have the right to participate personally at the hearing, and to be represented by an attorney, if you wish to hire one.

13.  If you wish to contest an action taken by the §504 Committee by means of an impartial due process hearing, you must submit a Notice of Appeal or a Request for Hearing to the District's §504 Coordinator at the address below.

    1. In the state of Texas, you must submit the required notice or request in writing within one year of the action or omission giving rise to your complaint.

14. Failure to make a timely request will result in the loss of your opportunity to pursue a due process hearing on that action or omission. A date will be set for the hearing and an impartial hearing officer will be appointed. You will then be notified in writing of the hearing date, time, and place.

    1. Media South, (281) 498 – 8110, 4250 Cook Rd, Houston, TX 77072

15. If you disagree with the decision of the hearing officer, you have a right to seek a review of the decision by a making a written request to the District's Section 504 Coordinator, and/or you may seek relief in state or federal court as allowed by law.

16. You also have a right to present a grievance or complaint through the District's local grievance process. The District will investigate the situation, take into account the nature of the complaint and all necessary factors, and respond appropriately to you within a reasonable time. Parents may contact the District's Section 504 Coordinator for more information about the District's grievance process.

17. You also have a right to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the Department of Education. The address of the OCR Regional Office that covers this school district is:

    • Director, Office for Civil Rights, Region VI, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620, Dallas, TX 75201-6810 Telephone: (214) 661 - 9600

Los estudiantes elegibles con discapacidades tienen el derecho a participar y aprovechar los programas de educación pública sin discriminación por una discapacidad. Tienen el derecho a las mismas oportunidades para participar en los programas escolares y las actividades extracurriculares.

La Sección 504 indica que una persona elegible con una discapacidad es aquella que tiene (o se percibe que tiene) un historial de una disfunción física o mental que limita considerablemente una actividad principal de la vida como por ejemplo, entre otras, el aprendizaje, los cuidados personales, caminar, ver, oír, hablar, respirar, trabajar, funciones corporales importantes (sistema inmune, sistema endócrino, sistema digestivo, etc.), dormir, estar de pie, levantarse, agacharse, leer, concentrarse, pensar, comunicarse y trabajar.

El director de cada edificio designó un Coordinador de la Sección 504 del campus que será la persona encargada de implementar el proceso y los procedimientos de evaluación y la provisión de servicios educativos. Media South es la persona del plantel designada en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Alief como la Coordinadora de la Sección 504 del Distrito para los estudiantes. En caso de necesitarlo, se pueden comunicar con ella a través del 281-498-8110, extensión 29070.

Các học sinh khuyết tật hội đủ điều kiện có quyền tham gia và tận dụng các chương trình giáo dục công lập mà không bị phân biệt đối xử do tình trạng khuyết tật. Các em có quyền có cơ hội bình đẳng tham gia các chương trình học đường và các hoạt động ngoại khóa.

Mục 504 quy định một người khuyết tật hội đủ điều kiện là người có hoặc được coi là người có, có hồ sơ ghi chép là có, hoặc được coi là có, một tình trạng khuyết tật về thể chất hoặc tâm thần gây hạn chế đáng kể đến một sinh hoạt chính trong cuộc sống, ví dụ như, nhưng không chỉ giới hạn ở việc học tập, tự chăm sóc bản thân, đi lại, nhìn, nghe, nói, thở, làm việc, các chức năng chính của cơ thể (hệ miễn dịch, hệ nội tiết, hệ tiêu hóa v.v...), ngủ, đứng, nâng, cúi người, đọc, tập trung chú ý, tư duy, giao tiếp, và làm việc.

Hiệu trưởng mỗi khu trường được chỉ định là Điều Phối Viên Mục 504 của Khu Học Xá. Đây sẽ là người chịu trách nhiệm thực hiện các thủ tục và quy trình đánh giá và cung cấp các dịch vụ giáo dục. Media South là nhân viên được Học Khu Độc Lập Alief chỉ định làm Điều Phối Viên Mục 504 của Học Khu phụ trách học sinh. Nếu có nhu cầu, quý vị có thể liên lạc với nhân viên này tại số 281-498-8110, số máy phụ 29070.