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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A New School Year Begins Tuesday, September 1st!
Our principals have a special message for the Plainedge community as we get ready to welcome our students and families back for the 2026-2027 school year! 📚🍎
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Welcome to Plainedge! We were thrilled to welcome our newest educators for two inspiring days of professional development, collaboration, connection, and learning at our New Teacher Institute! 🍎📚
Throughout the orientation, our new teachers participated in a CharacterStrong presentation, explored Plainedge Pride and our core values, connected with fellow educators, and learned more about the people, programs, and traditions that make Plainedge so special.
We are excited to welcome our newest members of the Plainedge family! We’ll see you all next week on Tuesday, September 1st! #plainedgepride #community #weareplainedge #education #newteacherinstitute
🎒💙 Welcome to Plainedge Pre-K!
We’re so excited to welcome our newest learners and their families to the Plainedge family! Our Pre-K orientation was a wonderful opportunity to meet teachers, explore classrooms, learn more about the school year, and begin building friendships before the first day of school!
A big thank you to our amazing PTAs for donating "The Night Before Preschool" book to all of our Pre-K students! This special donation is the perfect way to help our learners get excited for their first day of Pre-K! 📚
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Hello, Plainedge! 🎉 We’re ready for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! Our district calendar is now live on our website! Packed with can’t-miss events, activities, and important dates. Check it out today and mark your calendars!
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on the first day of school, September 1, 2026! 🌟📚
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The countdown to a new school year is officially on! 📚☀️ Have you started the Plainedge Summer Reading Program yet?
📖☀️Nothing makes us happier than seeing our students enjoying books all summer long! Thank you to our Eastplain, Schwarting, and West families for sharing these wonderful moments of summer reading fun!
Learn more about the "Spar-Spangled Summer" reading program by visiting: https://bit.ly/plainedgereads2026
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☕️ Coffee with Dr. Z !
Missed this morning’s session? No worries! There are still opportunities to sit down, connect, and chat with Dr. Zublionis about our schools and community!
Join Dr. Z for an informal conversation where you can bring your questions, ideas, and feedback!
📅 Tonight, August 13 at 5:00 PM
📅 Thursday, August 20 at 9:30 AM
📅 Thursday, August 20 at 5:00 PM
Grab a cup of coffee, join the conversation, and get to know our new Superintendent!
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Our ESY students are learning by doing! Through hands on STEM activities, students explored engineering, problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork while building popsicle stick chairs, stacking cups, and designing parachutes.
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Smiles, sunshine, and so much fun! 📚 Our ESY program is making the most of summer with engaging learning, exciting activities, and unforgettable moments. We love seeing our students shine! 💙 #WeArePlainedge #ESY #SummerFun #Plainedgepride #plainedge
Four of our Plainedge Best Buddies student leaders recently represented our chapter at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Bloomington, Indiana! 💙
Co-President Giana Diaz, Vice President Leah Moore, and Co-Secretaries Megan Brennan and Samantha Innes joined Best Buddies chapters from around the world to participate in leadership workshops, collaborate with fellow student leaders, and bring back fresh ideas to strengthen our chapter.
We’re so proud of their dedication to inclusion and leadership, and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish as they put their new ideas into action this school year! 🌟 #PlainedgePride #BestBuddies #Inclusion #StudentLeadership
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Star Spangled Summer Reading Challenge: There`s still plenty of summer left to read, explore, and have fun! ☀️📖 Plainedge students in grades K–5, be sure to work on your Summer Reading Packet and share your summer adventures with us!
Learn more by visiting: https://bit.ly/plainedgereads2026
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