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Accommodations for Students

Accommodations for Students 

The Forest Lake School District is committed to providing a free and appropriate public education to all students.  

Section 504 Information

Students who are handicapped consistent with the definitions set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 will be identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate accommodations in the educational setting. 

Assurance of Compliance

As part of the Assurance of Compliance, all districts must post a link to each of the following laws. 

Federal Laws

  1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC § 2000d, et. seq.; 34 C.F.R. Part 100)
  2. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC § 2000e, et. seq.; P.L. 88-352)
  3. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Pregnancy Discrimination Act (within Title VII) (42 USC § 2000e(k))
  4. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 USC §§ 1681-1688; 34 C.F.R. Part 106)
  5. Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (29 USC § 621; 42 USC § 6101; 29 C.F.R. Part 621)
  6. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC § 794; 34 C.F.R. Part 104)
  7. American with Disabilities Act (42 USC § 12101, et. seq.)
  8. Denial of Equal Educational Opportunity Prohibited (20 USC § 1703)
  9. Fair Housing Act (42 USC § 3601, et. seq.)
  10. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (42 USC § 6101 and 6102; 34 C.F.R. part 110)
  11. Prohibition against Discrimination Based on Blindness (20 USC § 1684)

State Laws

  1. Minnesota Human Rights Act (Minn. Stat. § 363A)
  2. Minnesota Statutes, section 121A.031, prohibits student bullying
  3. Minnesota Statutes, section 121A.03 – requires school districts to have a policy prohibiting sexual/racial/religion harassment and violence
  4. Minnesota Statutes, section 121A.04 – prohibits sex discrimination in athletic programs
  5. Minnesota Rules, part 3500.0550 – relating to Inclusive Educational Program Plan
  6. Minnesota Rules, Chapter 3535.0100-.0180; 3535.2300-.2800; 3535.3000-.3700 – relating to equality of education opportunity, school desegregation, and prohibition of discriminatory practices