Our Back to School Q&A series continues! This week's topic? How 504 plans can apply to students with celiac disease in the school setting. We asked Mary Vargas, disability discrimination lawyer and mother of a child with celiac disease to tell us about Section 504, and here's what we learned: - Section 504 applies to any public or private school that receives federal assistance - Under Section 504, any student with a disability that impacts their access to education receives accommodations and m

Posted @withregram • @ocjusticeinitiative Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a crucial law protecting the rights of people with disabilities, is currently under threat due to a lawsuit filed by 17 states against the U.S. government. While the law has not been abolished yet, there are serious concerns about its future. The Lawsuit In September 2024, 17 states, led by Texas, filed a lawsuit (Texas v. Becerra) challenging the constitutionality of Section 504. The states involved are Ala