You have the following rights:
To receive a copy of this notice when the District takes any action regarding the identification, evaluation, and placement of a student pursuant to Section 504;
To examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, and educational placement;
To request an impartial due process hearing related to decisions or actions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, or educational placement with participation by you and representation by counsel (at private expense). In order to request an impartial hearing, please contact the District’s Section 504 Coordinator listed below; and
To appeal the decision of the impartial hearing officer to a court of competent jurisdiction.
The School-Based Section 504 Coordinators are:
Northbridge Elementary School - 508-234-8161
Ms. Amanda Gates (preK-grade 2)
Mr. Brennan Green (grades 3-5)
Northbridge Middle School - 508-234-8718
Ms. Jennifer Sizer
Ms. Stephanie Tozer
Northbridge High School - 508-234-6221
Ms. Cathie Green (A-F)
Ms. Lauren Hubbell (G-M)
Mr. Aaron Katz (N-Z)
If your concerns are unresolved, you may also contact the School District Section 504 Coordinator.
The parents’ and student’s right to an impartial hearing is available at the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals, Division of Administrative Law Appeals, One Congress Street, 11th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02114; (617) 626-7200.