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Wednesday - October 5, 2011
Updated Student Access Section 504 Manual Now Available
This version of Student Access incorporates the changes to Section 504 and the ADA that resulted from the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act and its implementing regulations. The manual also includes guidance on responding to service animal requests in schools, supporting students with the most intense health care needs, and what to do when parents revoke consent for special education and request 504 accommodations instead. The manual contains sections on graduation issues and discipline of students with disabilities under Section 504.

It is a policy of the State Board of Education and a priority of the Oregon Department of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Oregon Department of Education, 255 Capitol Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97310; phone 503-947-5740; or fax 503-378-4772.

The ODE works closely with the regional U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, External Link

U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Civil Rights External Link

and other organizations committed to equal opportunity, nondiscrimination and respectful environments.

The ODE offers training, technical assistance and alternate dispute resolution opportunities for students, schools, districts, parents and interested parties regarding civil rights and equal opportunity. For information on training, assistance, or dispute resolution, please contact Winston Cornwall, Education Specialist, Civil Rights/Equal Opportunity, Office of Educational Improvement & Innovation, Phone: 503-947-5675, Fax: 503-378-5156, or e-mail: Winston Cornwall

The Oregon Department of Education is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

	Overview of the Laws This page provides links to federal laws as well as Oregon laws (ORS) and rules (OAR) related to civil rights.
	Resources Links to national resources related to civil rights and equal opportunity as well as resources from Oregon and Washington.
	CTE Civil Rights A primary responsibility of the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation (EII) is the review of career and technical education programs for compliance with federal nondiscrimination regulations.

	Discrimination and Harassment This web page is currently under construction.
	Filing a Complaint Information on filing complaints of discrimination or harassment.
	Nutrition Civil Rights The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and State of Oregon prohibit discrimination in all USDA programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.