The U.S. Department of Education missed the expected August release of the much anticipated regulations — the first major update for the law since 1977.
Published Sept. 18, 2023
Dive Brief:
- The U.S. Department of Education is still drafting proposed regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that many educators, parents and advocates hope will clarify how student accommodations under that law align or depart from the rights of students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- The proposed rule was expected to be released in August, and the Education Department has not publicly announced a new release timeline. However, the regulatory plans are likely months away, as an Office of Management and Budget dashboard shows the proposed rule is not yet under review.
- The department announced in 2022 that it was making the first major update to Section 504 rules since they were issued 46 years ago.
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