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In September of 2024, 17 states pushed back against Becerra’s addition of gender dysphoria to Section 504 with a lawsuit.
Section 504 helps ensure students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities.. Iowa joined the lawsuit related to the law late last year. It accuses the administration of ...
A lawsuit by 17 states, including Iowa, asks a federal judge to rule Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 unconstitutional and issue permanent injunctive relief, meaning protections under ...
A petition with 1,200 signatures has been delivered to Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, urging her to withdraw from a federal lawsuit challenging changes to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Opinion: The critical role of Section 504 to Iowa’s future. Chris Espersen. Apr. 13, 2025 5:00 am, Updated: Apr. 14, 2025 8:48 am. Heather Sievers and her daughter Rowan, 2024 (Photo submitted).
Brenna Bird's legal action could hurt thousands of Iowans with disabilities | Opinion The argument that Section 504 “unconstitutionally” restricts the state of Iowa is one that should terrify us.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird had a similar message in her statement on Thursday, promising “I always have and always will protect Section 504 accommodations for Iowans who need them ...
However, critics worry that the lawsuit could lead to Section 504 being repealed altogether. Bird has filed a status report with the court, claiming no one’s 504 plans are being changed or removed.
Iowa AG says lawsuit over Section 504 is suspended. KCCI - Des Moines Videos. Thu, February 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM UTC. Iowa AG says lawsuit over Section 504 is suspended. Advertisement.
Item D of that section appears to ask the judge to declare Section 504 itself unconstitutional — highlighting the differing interpretations of Section 504’s future. The Iowa Attorney General ...
This story was originally published on K-12 Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily K-12 Dive newsletter. A constitutional challenge against Section 504 of the ...