General Information

Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 ensures that students with medical or other disabilities have equal access to an education. Qualified students may receive accommodations and modifications planned by persons knowledgeable about the students, the meanings of evaluation data, and placement and accommodation options.

The Section 504 regulations require a school district to provide a "free appropriate public education" (FAPE) to each qualified student with a disability who is in the school district's jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. Under Section 504, FAPE consists of the provision of regular or special education and related aids and services designed to meet the student's individual educational needs as adequately as the needs of non-disabled students are met.

Resources

• SEPAG's Detailed Highland Park 504 Information Guide

• Section 504 FAQ (US Department of Education)

• NJ SPED Advocacy Guide (Disability Rights NJ)

• NJ Section 504 At-A-Glance (1 page overview from Project Pencil)

District information: If you have a question, please reach out to your child’s building 504 contact listed below.

Irving Primary School: Mr. Maruca, School Counselor, rmaruca@hpschools.net

Bartle Elementary School: Tara Young, School Counselor, tyoung@hpschools.net

Middle School: Marc LoBianco, Guidance Counselor, mlobianco@hpschools.net

High School: Dana O'Sullivan, Jada Gore or Melissa Hayes, Guidance Counselors

Supervisor of Counseling, Health & Wellness: Elizabeth Asamoah, easamoah@hpschools.net

District’s Coordinator/Compliance Officer: Devora Deitcher, ddeitcher@hpschools.net