Procedural Safeguards Section 504 Parent and Guardian Rights 

1.  Right to file a grievance with the school district over an alleged violation of Section 504 regulations.

2.  Right to have an evaluation that draws on information from a variety of sources.

3.  Right to be informed of any proposed actions related to eligibility and plan for services.

4.  Right to examine all relevant records.

5.  Right to receive all information in the parents/guardian's native language and primary mode of communication.

6.  Right to an impartial hearing if there is disagreement with the school district's proposed action.

7.  Right to be represented by counsel in the impartial hearing process.

8.  Right to appeal the impartial hearing officer's decision.

It is the policy of the Choctaw/Nicoma Park Public Schools to provide a free and appropriate public education to each handicapped student within its jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the handicap.  It is the intent of the district to ensure that students who are are handicapped within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated and provided with appropriate educational services.