New Resources for Supporting Students’ Mental Health Rights Under Section 504

AJE would like to share new resources to help students and families understand their rights under Section 504 and ensure access to supportive, discrimination-free learning environments.

Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) event on Civil Rights and Mental Health: Empowering Student Success. The event focused on ensuring that all students have access to a supportive learning environment free from discrimination. In addition, new resources have been released to help students and families better understand their rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These fact sheets offer guidance on the protections available for students with mental health conditions, ensuring they receive the necessary support to succeed academically:

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