504 Handbook

Section 504

If your child has a physical or mental disability, they may be eligible for a 504 Plan. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973  is the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability; and guarantees individuals with disabilities equal access to an education.

Source:  Michigan Alliance for Families

What is a 504 Plan?

A plan that lists the accommodations a school will provide (like audiobooks, note-taking aids, or extended time to complete tests) so that a student with a disability has equal access to the general education curriculum.

Source:  Michigan Alliance for Families

RCS Student Survey on Well-Being and Belonging

A citizen who has a concern regarding educational material used by the Rochester Community School District is encouraged to begin a conversation informally at the school level with the school Information Literacy Specialist or the Principal. The purpose of any conversation shall be to listen to the concern and attempt to resolve the issue informally. As part of the discussion, the school employee may explain the library’s selection policy, selection criteria, diversity of the collection with resources from many points of view, and the selection process.  

If the concern/complaint is not able to be resolved informally, the school’s librarian or principal will inform the citizen to complete a Request for Review of Educational Materials, obtainable from the school. The form must be completed in its entirety. The process is outlined in Administrative Regulation 2106.1.