Hillsdale Area Career Center

ant to Board Policies, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan for an individual student may specify particular circumstances when the rule and procedures in the handbook may be modified or not applicable. An IEP or 504 Plan shall be on file with the Hillsdale Area Career Center so that administration and teaching staff/support staff are aware of the student’s special needs and how to assist the student for a successful experience. SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
“No otherwise-qualified individual with a disability in the United States, shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, as defined in section 706(8) of this title, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance…” (29 U.S.C. §794(b))
TITLE II OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) (as amended)
“No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (§35.130) OCTE/CRCR Coor Manual 8 rev. part 35, effectuates Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which is designed to eliminate discrimination by public entities on the basis of disability. TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
“No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program receiving Federal financial assistance.” (34 CFR, §103.3)
TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972
“No person shall, on the basis of s*x, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” (34 CFR, §106)

It is the policy of the Hillsdale County Intermediate School District Board of Education that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, s*x, marital status or disability shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity. Lack of English language skills** will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career Technical Education programs. If anyone feels he/she has a valid basis for concern, please contact one of the persons listed below:

Mrs. Kim Svacha
Human Resources
Hillsdale County Intermediate School District
310 West Bacon Road
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Office: (517) 689-1802

Inquiries concerning persons with disabilities such as accommodations, accessibility or qualifications should contact:
Mrs. Kara Carwell
Director of Special Education
Hillsdale County Intermediate School District
310 W. Bacon Road
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Telephone: (517) 689-1812

**Interpreter service/support is available for those with limited English proficiency and/or hearing impairment by contacting Hillsdale County Intermediate School District.