On May 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDE) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced its request for public comments regarding general feedback on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for students with disabilities in K-12 and higher education institutions. 

OCR is seeking public comment to obtain information for a proposal to amend regulations for Section 504. Following this step, there will be an additional round of public input before being finalized by the USDE.

The Section 504 regulations have remained largely unchanged years since their release in 1977. The USDE said the review of Section 504 effectiveness aligns with the President’s Unity Agenda, which includes reforms for mental health support in elementary and secondary schools and colleges.

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