FACT SHEET: Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Student Discipline Under Section 504

The guidance reminds public elementary and secondary schools of their obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The guidance explains that when schools do discipline students with disabilities, they must do so in a nondiscriminatory manner.

This Fact Sheet summarizes the guidance and for more information, visit the Section 504 Discipline Fact Sheet (7/19/23)