2162 - Education of Students with Disabilities

Policy 2162

Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 

It is the intent of the Richland School District to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services. Students may be a qualified disabled person under this law even though they are not eligible for services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Section 504 is a civil rights law which protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. A child is a "qualified disabled person" under Section 504 if they:

  1. Have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working), has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment; and
  2. Are between the ages of 3 to 21 years old.

The Superintendent or designee will establish procedures to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504 are educated in full compliance with the law. 

Legal References

42 USC 12212 Section 512 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

34 CFR Part 104 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

34 CFR Part 99 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

RCW 28A.600.485 Restraint of students – Use of restrain or isolation specified in individualized education programs or plans developed under section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 – Procedures – Summary of incidents of isolation or restraint – Publishing to web site

RCW 28A.600.486 District policy on the use of isolation and restraint – Notice to parents and guardians of children who have individualized education programs or plans developed under section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973

 

Adoption

Adopted: October 25, 1994 
Revised: January 10, 2006 
Revised: January 10, 2012 
Revised: June 9, 2026