§504 POLICY

1. The _____________________ School District does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of handicap. This nondiscriminatory obligation under §504 of the Rehabilitation Act applies to admission or access to, participation in, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

2. As used in this policy and any implementing procedures, "an individual with handicaps" means a person who has, or had, or is regarded as having, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of his/her major life activities. An individual with handicaps does not include an individual currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs when the district acts on the basis of such use; or any individual who is an alcoholic or who has a currently contagious disease or infection if current alcohol use or such disease and infection constitutes a direct threat to the property, health, or safety of others or results in the individual being unable to perform the duties of the job. 3. The Board will designate a §504 compliance officer to coordinate the District's efforts to comply with §504 and to investigate and attempt to resolve grievances regarding alleged violations of §504 and this policy. A copy of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and §504 implementing regulations may be obtained from the §504 compliance officer.

4. Notice of the Board's policy on nondiscrimination in employment and education practices and the identity of the §504 compliance officer shall be posted throughout the District, and published in any district recruitment statements or general information publications.

5. The Board will adopt a grievance procedure to provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging violations of §504 and this policy.

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4/20/94

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