Section 504

Melissa Huntsberry
504 Coordinator

240-586-8684
Troy Keller
Director of Special Education

240-586-8694

Section 504 is a federal civil rights and non-discrimination statute designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. All public schools and school districts, including public charter schools, that receive Federal financial assistance from the Department must comply with Section 504. The law is intended to provide students who are eligible to receive services under Section 504 equal access to the educational environment. This translates into the provision of accessibility, the provision of benefits, services, and aids that are equally effective for people with disabilities and those without, as well as the provision of programs and activities that are otherwise free from discrimination based on disability.

Statement of Nondiscrimination

  1. The Board of Education of Frederick County (Board) does not discriminate in its employment, programs or activities based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex or genetic information.
  2. The Board is committed to providing students, staff and the community with a safe and supportive environment that fosters mutual respect, equity, inclusion and acceptance of the rich diversity that makes up our community.

FCPS 504 Regulation 400-66