Section 504

504 Plans

504 plans are formal plans that schools develop to give kids with disabilities the support they need. It covers any condition that limits daily activities in a major way. They’re covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This is a civil rights law and it protects the rights of kids with disabilities in school.

504 plans aren’t part of special education. 504 plans are different from IEPs. 504 plans and IEPs are covered by different laws and work in different ways.

Useful Links

The difference between a 504 plan and an IEP plan

https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/special-education/understanding-differences-between-idea-and-section-504?theme=print

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/section-504-of-the-rehabilitation-act-of-1973-what-you-need-to-know

A parents guide to Section 504 in public schools

https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/section-504-2/

US Department of Eduction Frequently asked Questions on Section 504

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html

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