Section 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) prohibits disability-based discrimination and harassment in all programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. 

The United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights has the sole authority to investigate all claims arising under Section 504. 

Section 504 Regulations

Section 504’s implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 104)

Tennessee Department of Education Resources 

Major Differences between Section 504 and IDEA- TDOE

Tennessee Department of Education Section 504 Resource Manual

Tennessee Department of Education Section 504 Evaluations

United States Department of Education Resources

Disability-based discrimination - Office for Civil Rights (ed.gov)

FAQ Section 504 Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) – Office for Civil Rights (ed.gov)

File a Discrimination Complaint with the U.S. Department of Education

Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 – Office for Civil Rights (ed.gov)

School Meal Programs 

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers. If you believe you experienced discrimination when obtaining services from USDA, participating in a USDA program, or a program that receives financial assistance from USDA, you may file a complaint with USDA.

For more information about civil rights grievance processes regarding school meal programs, see the department’s school nutrition webpage and Filing a Program Discrimination Complaint as a USDA Customer | USDA.