Under Section 504, an individual with a disability (also referred to as a student with a disability in the elementary and secondary education context) is defined as a person who:

(1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity;

(2) has a record of such an impairment; or

(3) is regarded as having such an impairment.

Similar to establishing eligibility for an IEP, a 504 plan requires that the student is evaluated and assessed to see if they qualify for a 504 plan based on the above requirements. Through the evaluation process, a knowledgeable group of educators will assess the student for eligibility, at the initial 504 plan meeting, the team will review the results of this assessment. If the student then qualifies for a 504 plan, accommodations/supports/services will be discussed. The 504 Plan is reviewed annually.

1. General Education (GE) Resources/Interventions in Level 1 and Level 2 of the Continuum of Supports Pyramid. All 504 Plan students are GE students first and have access to all GE resources/interventions.

2. 504 Accommodations Guide 

*** not an exhaustive list. This list will be updated regularly to add additional resources.

1. Difference between IEP & 504 Plan 

2. 504 Plan FAQ  

3. Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 Plan

4. El Dorado Charter SELPA 504 Plan Guide 

5. Dept of Education 504 Parent Guide ( 2016 edition is the most current) 

1. Yosemite Valley Charter School 504 Plan Policy 

2. Monarch River Academy 504 Plan Policy 

3. CVCS 504 Handbook