Select a School District Home Translate Menu Special Programs Child Find Department Overview Special Programs Team Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Dyslexia 504 Special Education Services Resources for Parents Special Programs Parent Learning Opportunities Home Departments Special Programs 504 Section 504 What is Section 504? The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, commonly known in 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 has 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. Determination of Eligibility To determine eligibility under Section 504, the committee of knowledgeable persons must consider all the following questions: 1. Does the learner have a physical or mental impairment? 2. Does the physical or mental impairment affect one or more major life activities including major bodily functions? 3. Does the physical or mental impairment substantially limit a major life activity? It is important to specifically identify what the substantial limitations are and how they impact learner performance and progress. 4. Does the learner require Section 504 services in order for his/her educational needs to be met as adequately as those of non-disabled peers. Want to Learn More? Section 504 Parent Information Section 504 Information Graphic Updates in Special Education-Texas Education Agency Updates in Special Education (Spanish)-Texas Education Agency District Contact for Section 504 Melanie Acker Director of 504 & Intervention Services Click here to email 972-772-1175 Elementary Campus Coordinators: Amanda Rochell: Layla Sherrard Amy Parks Elementary: Danielle Patterson Billie Stevenson: Adrienne Hergert Celia Hays: Kasie Williamson Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe: Kelly Haack Dorothy Smith Pullen: Luz Biehle Dorris Jones: Amy Sparks Grace Hartman: Jill Ebeling Howard Dobbs: Jennifer Lopez Linda Lyon: Anjelika Marquis Nebbie Williams: Amber Tyree Ouida Springer: Andrea Olive Sharon Shannon: Ginette Reeves Sherry & Paul Hamm: Magen Jacks Virginia Reinhardt: Crystal Shaklee Secondary Campus Coordinators: Cain Middle School: Heather Jones & Alissa Bodigon (Dyslexia) Utley Middle School: Carolyn Tarpley Williams Middle School: Michael McMahon Gene Burton College & Career Academy: Bart Walters (contact who collaborates with home campuses) Quest Academy: Michele Jensen Rockwall High School: Nicole Torres Rockwall Heath High School: Crystal Paul & Lisa Ware-Krantz (Dyslexia) District 504 Elementary Facilitators (Dyslexia): North Side: Katy Hill South Side: Melissa Ferguson Address 1050 Williams St., Rockwall, TX 75087 Phone 972-771-0605 Contact Us | Online Meal Payments | Copyright Information | Site Map If you speak another language and need assistance with any District documents or forms, please contact Maritza Bekdash at Maritza.bekdash@rockwallisd.org or via telephone at (972) 772-2073. Si usted habla otro idioma y necesita ayuda con cualquier documento o formulario del distrito, favor de ponerse en contacto con Maritza Bekdash en Maritza.bekdash@rockwallisd.org o llamando al (972) 772-2073. Questions or Feedback? Terms of Use Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.