Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights

  • Participation in the services provided by PACE is entirely voluntary.
  • Receiving academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services, and/or instruction through PACE shall not preclude the student from also participating in any other course, program or activity offered by Shasta College. 
  • Students have the right to participate in an academic environment free of disability harassment or discrimination.
  • All records maintained by PACE personnel pertaining to students with disabilities shall be protected from disclosure and shall be subject to all other requirements for handling of student records as provided in Title 5. 

Student Responsibilities

Students receiving academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction through PACE shall: 

  • Provide PACE with the necessary information, documentation and/or forms (medical, educational etc.) to verify their eligibility. 
  • Comply with the Student Code of Conduct adopted by Shasta College as provided in the college catalog. 
  • Be responsible in their use of PACE services and adhere to written policies adopted by Shasta College and PACE. 
  • Whether enrolled in educational assistance classes or general college classes, make measurable progress toward the goals established in the student’s Academic Accommodation Plan and meet the academic standards established by the college as applied to all students. 

Reference:

Education Code Sections 67310, 84850; Title 5, Sections 56000 et. seq.;
Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title 2, Americans with Disabilities
Act Title III-4.2300​