Section 504
Section 504 covers qualified students with disabilities who attend schools receiving Federal financial assistance. To be protected under Section 504, a student must be determined to: (1) have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or (2) have a record of such an impairment; or (3) be regarded as having such an impairment. Section 504 requires that school districts provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to qualified students in their jurisdictions who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
504 Resources
Primary Contact:
Dr. Brenda De La Garza, Executive Director for Special Programs
956.514.4273 | brenda.delagarza@stisd.net
Section 504 Coordinators by campus:
Health Professions | Mercedes: Laurie Kilbourne, Assistant Principal
Medical Professions | Olmito: Lacy Holocker (9th & 10th) + Karla Lopez (11th & 12th)
Preparatory Academy | Edinburg: Kristina Venecia
Rising Scholars | San Benito: Jose Perez
Science Academy | Mercedes: Cindy Wilson
World Scholars | Edinburg: Rebecca Salinas
Virtual Academy: Itzahamara Moses
Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.