Pullman Public Schools

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, commonly referred to as "Section 504", is a nondiscrimination statute enacted by the United States Congress. The purpose of the Act is to prohibit discrimination and to ensure that students who are disabled have educational opportunities and benefits equal to those provided to students who are non- disabled.

It is the intent of the Pullman School District to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services.

An eligible student under Section 504 is a student who (a) has, (b) has a record of having, or (c) is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity such as learning, self-care, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, working, and performing manual tasks. Following assessment, an accommodation plan may be developed for a student who is eligible to receive services under Section 504.

The counselor at each school site is designated as the 504 contact.

The District Compliance Officer for Section 504 is the Assistant Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3581 or dventresco@psd267.org. If you would like further information or want to make a referral for possible services under Section 504, contact the designated counselor at your student's school.