Compliance with Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

OSSD BOT Policy IDDH - Section 504 - Americans With Disabilities Act - Non-Discrimination provides guidelines to provide a free, appropriate public education to students with disabilities as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It is the intent of the district to ensure that students with disabilities are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services. Due process rights of the students with disabilities and their parents, as set forth under Section 504, ADA, and IDEA will be enforced.

 

The Director of Special Services has been designated as the Section 504/ADA Coordinator and will handle inquiries regarding OSSD non-discrimination policies, the filing of grievances, and requests for grievance procedures covering discrimination on the basis of disability:

 

Dr. Tricia Cox
Director of Special Services
Phone: (228) 875-5782
Fax: (228) 875-1775

 

Ocean Springs School District
2300 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
P.O. Box 7002