Student Services

The Section 504 Rehabilitation Act Program (Section 504) for enables a student with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities to receive accommodations and/or related services to ensure equal access to education. The Section 504 is basically civil rights legislation for persons with disabilities who meet the definition of disability in the Act. Public schools must provide for Section 504 because they receive Federal funding for various programs.

The Rehabilitation Act was passed as Public Law 93-112 in 1973, with the regulations going into effect in 1977. The primary areas that apply to public schools are those that focus on employment practices, program accessibility, and preschool, elementary and secondary education.

Any student who needs or is believed to need Section 504 accommodations and/or services because of a disability or suspected disability should be referred for evaluation for eligibility to the school's Student Success Team/504 Team.

If you have questions regarding Section 504 please contact your School Site Principal or the GUSD District Section 504 Coordinator at (669) 205-4016. 

The Home-Hospital Instruction (HHI) Program (California Education Code Section 48206.3) serves students who incur a temporary disability, which makes attendance in the regular day classes or alternative education program impossible or inadvisable. Students with long-term conditions will be referred to alternative placement by their school administrator. 

Students enrolled in GUSD with a temporary disability, meaning a physical, mental or emotional disability and/or students who are currently residing in a health facility as requested by the treating physician. There is a minimum absence of two weeks for a student to qualify for HHI. 

HHI takes place in the student’s home or hospital within the GUSD boundary. An adult must be in the home during instruction and must provide a safe and secure environment for the teacher and student. 

HHI is offered for up to five hours a week. One hour of instruction is equal to one full day of attendance at the student’s home school site. Instruction contracts are signed to designate dates and times of instruction during each HHI initial meeting of teacher and family. No instruction is offered on Sundays or school holidays. 

HHI maintains a continuity of instruction for a student who is unable to attend their regular school day. A credentialed teacher who matches the educational needs of the student is assigned to the student to ensure a smooth transition back to school when they are able to return.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Students may qualify for services if they are currently enrolled and live within GUSD boundaries.
2. Home teaching will be approved only if the pupil has been formally enrolled in a public school in the district prior to the time home instruction is requested.
3. No home teaching will be given unless the pupil is likely to be absent from school for more than two weeks.
4. Pursuant to Education Code Section 48206.3, a physician's note certifying the student's temporary disability and its expected duration is required to initiate services.