No otherwise qualified individual...shall solely by reason of his/ her handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Section 504 includes specific prohibitions against discrimination based on handicap in areas related to employment and program accessibility as well as student programs, activities and services.
In the event that a qualified individual with a disability believes that there has been a violation of this Policy, 504 or the regulations (34 CFR 104) affecting his/her rights, such grievance may be placed in writing and investigated by the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services, who shall report his findings within twenty (20) days to the grievant, referencing a personal interview where appropriate. In the event of a finding of one or more violations, the report will be forwarded to the Board for its consideration and action.
The Section 504 Officer, Amanda Bagnato, can be reached at 229-4007, for information on rights and procedures under Section 504.
11 Boice Road
P. O. Box 2033
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4000
For Emergency Information (845) 229-4001
District Fax: 229-4056
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