Opinion ID: 428563
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Heading: Claims Under Section 504 and Sec. 1983

Text: 44 The Scokins also sought relief under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 794, and under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983. We affirm the district court's denial of relief under both of these statutes. A cause of action is stated under section 504 when it is alleged that a school district has refused to provide reasonable accommodations for a handicapped student. Marvin H. v. Austin Independent School District, 714 F.2d at 1356. See Tatro v. State of Texas, 703 F.2d 823, 832 (5th Cir.1983) (Tatro II ). Remedies for a violation of section 504 are found in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 794a(a)(2); a private right of action under Title VI for damages requires intentional discrimination by the defendants. Marvin H., 714 F.2d at 1357. See Guardians Association v. Civil Service Commission, --- U.S. ----, 103 S.Ct. 3221, 3235 n. 27, 77 L.Ed.2d 866 (1983). No such intentional discrimination was alleged in this case. The court in Marvin H. also held that Sec. 1983 cannot be used as a vehicle to enforce a violation of the EAHCA. Marvin H., 714 F.2d at 1357-58. 45 The district court's denial of relief to plaintiffs is AFFIRMED, and its application of a thirty-day limitations period, TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. art. 6252-13a (Vernon Supp. 1982-1983), is REVERSED. Defendants are to pay one-fifth of the costs of this appeal, and plaintiffs are to pay four-fifths of the costs.