California law requires schools to provide a free, appropriate education to qualified disabled persons. When a student qualifies under Section 504, an accommodation plan is designed to meet the student’s special needs.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public and private programs and activities that receive financial assistance from the federal government. Section 504 guarantees students a free appropriate public education. Students who may not be eligible for services under the IDEA may be eligible for protection from discrimination under Section 504. Compliance oversight is provided by the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.
504 Coordinators:
The Dean of Students at each campus are currently the 504 Coordinators.
- CMP American River: Tiffany Niitani
- CMP Capitol: Katey Dodd
- CMP Carmichael: Maricatherine Finley
- CMP Elk Grove: Laurien Spiller and Dawn Livanios
- CMP Shingle Springs: Cherie Cooney and Kanchana Sriram
- CMP Orangevale: Teci Jarnagin