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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) is a federal law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their disability. Lynn Public Schools prohibits discrimination based on disability in its programs and activities. Section 504 and Title II forbids organizations and employers that receive government funding from excluding or denying individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to receive program benefits and services.
Lynn Public Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students under Section 504. The Lynn Public Schools prohibits retaliation against any individual who asserts their rights under Section 504 or Title II or who files a complaint, testifies, assists, or participates in an investigation or proceeding under Section 504 or Title II.
The following people have been designated to provide further information or to process claims of discrimination based on disability or claims of retaliation retaliated against under Section 504 or Title II.
Charlie Gallo, is responsible for Section 504 Compliance for the Lynn Public Schools. As the District 504 Coordinator, he will investigate all complaints. Should you have any questions or wish to file a complaint, he can be reached at 781-477-7220 ext. 3177 or by writing him at 100 Bennett Street, Lynn, Massachusetts 01902; Email galloc@lynnschools.org.
Dahlia Gonzalez, Classical High School 504 Coordinator. She can be reached at 781-477-7404 or by writing him at 235 O’Callaghan Way, Lynn, Massachusetts 01905; Email gonzalezd@lynnschool.org.
Federal Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, Boston Office, U.S. Department of Education, 8th floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-33921; 617-289-0111; FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD: 877-521-2172; Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov.
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