Section 504 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to an education. The Grundy Center Community School District has systems in place to ensure an eligible student receives the proper support. For more information, please see your school counselor or contact the district’s 504 Coordinator:

• Elementary: Cathy Stainbrook, (319) 825-5461 ext. 390
• Secondary: Michael Vokes, (319) 825-5449

Who is eligible for a 504 Plan?

Students eligible for Section 504 accommodation plans must meet the following three criteria: 1) A mental or physical impairment, 2) which substantially limits, and 3) one or more major life activities. All three criteria must be present for a student to be eligible for a Section 504 accommodation plan. Equally important, this disability must be why the student cannot equally access or receive benefits from the school’s programs and services.