In compliance with state and federal law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Shenango Area School District will provide each protected handicapped student enrolled in the District, without cost to the student or family, those related aids, services, or accommodations which are needed to afford the student equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits from the school programs and extracurricular activities without discrimination, and to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. To meet the criteria for services under Chapter 15, a child must be of school age and have a physical or mental disability that substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the student’s school program.
Students who meet the criteria of a protected handicapped student will have a 504 Plan developed for use in school. The Plan specifies the nature of the impairment, the major life activity affected by the impairment, the accommodations necessary to provide access based on the student’s needs, and the person(s) responsible for implementing the accommodations. Contact the Special Services Coordinator for information and referral procedures.
Procedural Safeguards
Please click here for a copy of Chapter 15 Procedural Safeguards.