Section 504
Bridget Murphy
Nicole Duffy
Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Section 504 provides: “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
The Section 504 regulations require a school district to provide a “free appropriate public education” (FAPE) to each qualified student with a disability who is in the school district’s jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. Under Section 504, FAPE consists of the provision of regular or special education and related aids and services designed to meet the student’s individual educational needs as adequately as the needs of nondisabled students are met.
At the elementary and secondary school level, determining whether a child is a qualified disabled student under Section 504 begins with the evaluation process. Parents of students who have a disability but do not qualify for special education services under IDEA can request a Section 504 hearing by contacting the Section 504 coordinator in their child’s school.
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The Plainedge Annual Season of Lights Celebration will be held on December 14, 2023.🎄🕎
Join us at Plainedge Park at 6:00 pm for students` musical performances, a tree and menorah lighting, snacks, and hot chocolate! We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with the amazing Plainedge community!
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On behalf of the Plainedge Board of Education, Superintendent Salina, and the entire staff, we wish everyone in the Plainedge community a Happy Thanksgiving 2023. We are so THANKFUL to the Plainedge community for sharing your incredible children with us every day! Plainedge Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th. Schools will reopen on Monday, November 27, 2023.💛🧡
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Earlier this week our Plainedge STEAM Team hosted a special opportunity for many PreK-Grade 5 families to experience a virtual field trip to the @txstateaquarium. Families interacted with an aquarium instructor and a scuba diver who helped the audience discover the skills we use every day to care for our animals and learn how you can help conserve coral reefs.
A special thank you to Plainedge High School students who performed two sing-along songs from The Little Mermaid!
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Both the Plainedge PTA’s and High School Key Club worked together to collect donations and assemble “soldier sacks” to support a fundraiser for children at NYU Langone Cancer Center. The Soldier sacks will be distributed to kids in Mineola and the In-Patient Pediatric Unit at NYU Langone @ Winthrop. The purpose of these backpacks is to help the children stay entertained while they receive their treatments. Over 100 “Soldier Sacks” filled with Uno cards, crossword puzzles, coloring books with markers, stress balls, and playing cards were packed to support children from ages 3 to 18 years.
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The District Fall Art Show was a fantastic event filled with creativity and inspiration. Over 100 talented Plainedge artists were so excited to show their family members and friends the beautiful work that was displayed. Congratulations to all our artists and our amazing art department for their hard work and dedication.
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@plainedgehs_bestbuddies had the most memorable time in Times Square last week!
It was truly an incredible experience that our best buddies students will cherish forever. Watch a recap of the day here: https://bit.ly/PlainedgeBestBuddiesNYC
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Our Plainedge Best Buddies Program was incredibly fortunate to receive a donation of media space on three Times Square billboards yesterday! To celebrate this exciting opportunity, we organized a viewing party in the pedestrian plaza across from the digital screens. Best Buddies students, staff, and parents all gathered in the heart of the city to watch the billboards in action. It was an unforgettable experience that brought our community together and showcased the importance of inclusion and friendship.
Thank you, Best Buddies Advisors Naomi Knee and Amy Bernard.
Special Education Directors Bridget Murphy & Nicole Duffy, Superintendent Dr. Edward Salina, Plainedge Administration, and the Board of Education for their continued support of this incredible program.
Special thank you to Mr.White for creating the spectacular interactive digital videos displayed on the billboards!
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The third Thursday of November is designated by the @AmericanCancerSociety as the "Great American Smokeout "Plainedge High Schools SADD Club hosted a Pledge Drive today raising awareness about the health risks connected to tobacco use. Students had the opportunity to make a lifelong commitment to be tobacco-free.
Thanks to everyone who took the pledge with us today!
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On behalf of Plainedge Public Schools and the Board of Education, we want to recognize all veterans in our community with gratitude for your service to America. We honor you. We support you. Happy Veterans Day!#WeArePlainedge. ❤️
🏀 The Harlem Wizards visited Plainedge this week and it was an unforgettable night for our community! Thank you to everyone who came to support the PFT Wizards fundraiser event. Plainedge High School hosted a sold-out crowd, and thousands of dollars were raised to support the PFT and PTA college scholarship funds. In addition to the scholarship funds, we also raised hundreds of dollars for our homegrown childhood cancer support charity, Vinny’s Army. If you were unable to attend this year`s fundraiser, the Wizards will be back in Plainedge next Fall!!
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