RSM Exam 1 Practice

Section 504 is a civil rights statute.

It prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance or is conducted by a federal agency. That means schools, hospitals, libraries, and other programs funded by the federal government must provide access and reasonable accommodations so people with disabilities can participate equally. It’s not about taxes or healthcare regulation; its purpose is nondiscrimination and equal access in federally funded contexts, aligning with other civil rights protections in law.