District Section 504 Manual & Operating Procedures

Section 504 Services are designed to provide a system of identifying eligible students with disabilities as defined under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and its subsequent amendments. Once identified, these students are ensured access to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) by providing accommodations that allow equal access to the curriculum in the general education setting. The statute is intended to prevent intentional or unintentional discrimination against persons with disabilities, persons who are believed to have disabilities, or family members of persons with disabilities.

La Villa ISD strives to meet the needs of all students. 504 Services are designed to provide a system of identifying eligible children with disabilities as defined under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (2008), enabling La Villa ISD to ensure that all of the civil rights of these children are protected and receive appropriate services to ensure access to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (2008) and further clarified in 2010, prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in all programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. An eligible student is one who:

  •  has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities;

  • has a record or history of such impairment;

  • is regarded as having such an impairment.

While many students who receive 504 status and services are Dyslexic or have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), services are not limited to only these areas of disability. Any student with a disability that substantially limits one or more life activities may be considered for 504 services.

Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504

Office of Civil Rights (OCR)

Contact Person for Section 504 Referrals:

The designated person to contact regarding options for a student experiencing learning difficulties or regarding a referral for evaluation for Section 504 services is:

District Contact Person:

Rebecca Espericueta

Phone Number: 956.262.4755

Campus Section 504 Coordinators:

Edward Rivera- 956.262.9357/956.262.4760

Lydia Hernandez- 956.262.4715

The following websites provide information and resources for students with disabilities and their families.