• Chapter 15/Section 504

    A protected handicapped student is a student who is school age with a physical or mental disability which substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to any aspect of the school program. “Protected handicapped students” are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special education programs.

    In compliance with State and Federal Law, the Pleasant Valley School District will provide to each protected handicapped student without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services, or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. The services and protections for “protected handicapped students” are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special education programs.

    For further information, contact your building counselor, building principal, building Supervisor of Special Education or the Director of Pupil Services.

    References:

    (PA Dept of Education - Implementation of Chapter 15 - sample letter to parents)

    Click to read the  22 Pa. Code Chapter 15

    BUREAU/OFFICE CONTACT:
    Bureau of Special Education
    Pennsylvania Department of Education
    333 Market Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
    Phone: 717.783.6134