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Section 504

Section 504



What is Section 504?

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was designated to eliminate discrimination against any student with a disability in any program offered by the school district.

Section 504 states that: 


What is the definition of a disabled student under Section 504?

 A disabled student is one who:
2. Has a record of such impairment; or
3. Is regarded as having such impairment 

What is meant by "otherwise qualified"?

For an individual to be covered under Section 504, the student must be otherwise qualified, meaning that a student with a disability must be qualified to do something before the presence of a disability can be a factor in discrimination.  Therefore, if a student wants to participate is some activity, but the individual is not otherwise qualified for that activity, not allowing the person to participate would be considered discrimination.

What is a "major life activity"? 

Major life activities are:
Caring for oneself, doing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, breathing, standing, lifting, bending, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, working or the operation of a major bodily function.  An impairment that substantially limits one major life activity need not limit other major life activities in order to be considered a disability.

How do I learn more about the Section 504 law? 

Visit the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights


For specific information about this program, please feel free to contact us!  Mrs. Lovett or Mrs. Trimm, Section 504 Coordinators. Email: or Phone: 254-542-7877 

Contact Information

S.C. Lee Junior High School
1205 Courtney Lane
Copperas Cove, Texas 76522
Phone: 254-542-7877