802.5 Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

POSTED: July 26, 2024

Code No.  802.5     BUILDINGS & SITES ADAPTATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 

The board recognizes the need for access to its buildings and sites by persons with disabilities.  School district buildings and sites currently in use will be altered to be accessible to persons with disabilities unless the alteration would cause an undue hardship for the school district.  Renovated and new buildings and sites will be accessible to persons with disabilities.

 

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, upon board approval, to take the necessary action to ensure school district buildings and sites are accessible to persons with disabilities.

 

Legal Reference: 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634 (2004).

42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. (2004).

Iowa Code chs. 104A; 216 (2007).

 

Cross Reference: 102 Equal Educational Opportunity

603.3 Special Education

 

Approved: May 9, 2005

Reviewed:

Revised: