Section 504 Services are designed to provide a system of identifying eligible children with disabilities as defined under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (2009), enabling Keller ISD to ensure that all of the rights of these children are protected and receive appropriate services to ensure access to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) by providing accommodations that allow equal access to the curriculum in the general education setting.

An eligible student is one who:

• has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities;
• has a record or history of such impairment;
• is regarded as having such an impairment.

Any student with a disability that substantially limits one or more life activities may be considered for 504 services.

Eligibility is determined by the Campus 504 Committee via a review of records, documentation, and information about a student. This can include, but is not limited to, evaluations from the school, psychological records or evaluations, medical information, classroom data, and parent and teacher input.

According to Section 504, an eligible student is one who:

• has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities;
• has a record or history of such impairment;
• is regarded as having such an impairment.

If determined eligible by the 504 committee, an accommodation plan will be developed with input from the Committee members. If the student is able to contribute, their input is also valuable in the process determining upon appropriate accommodations.

If you believe that your student may have a disability that would qualify him/her for a Section 504 plan, please contact your grade-level assistant principal.