FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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JIM HORNE
Commissioner of Education
F. PHILIP HANDY,
Chairman
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Vice Chairman
Members
SALLY BRADSHAW
LINDA J. EADS, ED.D.
CHARLES PATRICK GARCÍA
JULIA L. JOHNSON
WILLIAM L. PROCTOR, PH.D.
CONTACT PERSONS
Name:
Mary Jo Butler
Rich Downs
Phone:
(850) 245-079
(850) 922-3732
Suncom:
205-0479
292-3732
Email:
MaryJo.Butler@fldoe.org
rdowns@tempest.coedu.usf.edu
DPS: 04-064
MEMORANDUM
TO:
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District School Superintendents
FROM:
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Jim Warford
DATE:
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January 15, 2004
SUBJECT:
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A PARENT AND TEACHER GUIDE TO SECTION 504: ANSWERS TO
We are pleased to provide you with a copy of “A Parent and Teacher Guide to Section 504:
Answers to Common Questions.” This brochure presents information for families and educators
regarding the provision of education under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This
law specifically prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities and guarantees them a
free and appropriate public education. The brochure introduces Section 504 and the processes
required for the provision of education and considerations afforded students with disabilities.
Under separate cover, your district Student Services Director will receive copies of the brochure
for each school. A camera-ready copy of the brochure is also available on the DOE homepage
at http://myfloridaeducation.com/commhome/pub-home.htm.
We encourage you to share this
document with community members and school personnel who need basic knowledge of
Section 504 and its implications for those students with disabilities who are eligible
JIM WARFORD
K – 12 Chancellor
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 514 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0509 • www.fldoe.org
District School Superintendents
January 15, 2004
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A more comprehensive document regarding Section 504 will be published by the Department of
Education in the near future. This future document will provide more specific information
regarding Section 504 and the delivery of services to students with disabilities for district and
school personnel and other individuals with the responsibility for implementation and provision
of education and services for all students with disabilities.
If you have questions or need additional information regarding the attached document, please
contact Mary Jo Butler via email at MaryJo.Butler@fldoe.org or by telephone at (850) 245-0479,
or Rich Downs via email at rdowns@tempest.coedu.usf.edu or by telephone at (850) 922-3727.
If you would like additional copies of the brochure, please contact the Clearinghouse Information
Center, Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services, Florida Department of
Education, Room 628 Turlington Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 or at (850)245-0477
or via email at cicbiscs@fldoe.org.
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Attachment
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Assistant Superintendents for Curriculum and Instruction
Student Services Directors
Exceptional Student Education Directors
Guidance Supervisors
School Psychology Supervisors
Social Work Supervisors
