What Are 504 Plans?
If your child has a learning or attention issue, like ADHD, but doesn't need individualized instruction, she might qualify for a 504 plan. Hear from Melody Musgrove, who served as director...
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Children who have certain learning or attention issues, but don't need special education, might qualify for a 504 plan. These plans are designed for students with disabilities who need supports in order to learn alongside their peers. 504 plans aren't part of special education like IEPs are. They're covered by the Rehabilitation Act, which is a civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination. The purpose of 504 plans is to remove barriers to learning, just like a ramp into the school building removes a barrier for students in wheelchairs. The plans make changes to the environment, not to the instruction. Students often get a 504 plan after being denied eligibility for special education. Parents can also request a 504 pl...
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Children who have certain learning or attention issues, but don't need special education, might qualify for a 504 plan. These plans are designed for students with disabilities who need supports in order to learn alongside their peers. 504 plans aren't part of special education like IEPs are. They're covered by the Rehabilitation Act, which is a civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination. The purpose of 504 plans is to remove barriers to learning, just like a ramp into the school building removes a barrier for students in wheelchairs. The plans make changes to the environment, not to the instruction. Students often get a 504 plan after being denied eligibility for special education. Parents can also request a 504 pl...
