Stay current with federal requirements: This course provides in-depth training on the 2026 HHS Final Rule amending Section 504 regulations. It details the clarified statutory exclusion of ‘gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments,’ specifically including gender dysphoria, from the definition of disability for recipients of HHS financial assistance. Learn actionable steps for compliance, policy updates, staff training, and risk mitigation to protect your organization’s federal funding and legal standing.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the statutory and regulatory background of Section 504 and the 2026 Final Rule.
* Identify the key requirements and exclusions in the definition of “disability.”
* Implement compliance measures in accordance with the clarified regulatory text.
* Recognize the legal and financial consequences of non-compliance.
* Navigate the intersection of federal and state law, and understand the rule’s relationship to other nondiscrimination statutes.
