504 Education Plans

STGRSD Section 504 

Jennifer Yelin
504 Coordinator
Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District
413-569-6171
[email protected]

What criteria are used to determine Section 504 eligibility?

  • A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity within the school environment
  • Must be based on a multi-source evaluation
  • Eligibility determined on a case by case basis by a group of persons knowledgeable about the student and the meaning of evaluation data
  • If District suspects a physical impairment and does not already have a current diagnosis documented by a physician, input from a physician may be sought as part of evaluation process
  • MUST be separate finding that impairment substantially limits a major life activity
  • Medical evaluations are NOT required under Section 504. District may NOT require parent to provide medical information of evaluation

To be protected under Section 504, a student must:

  • Have a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities;
  • Have a record of such an impairment; or
  • Be regarded as having such an impairment

Parents, guardians, teachers, service team members, counselors, related service providers, other school staff or administrators, and or/or community agencies can initiate a Section 504 referral request. A link to the referral form is below.

For additional information:

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District Section 504 Referral Form

U.S. Department of Education Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District