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What is a 504 plan?
What is a 504 plan?
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) is a federal civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities .
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) is a federal civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities .
A 504 plan is a formal plan for how a school will support a student with a disability. This includes any impairment that limits daily activities in a major way.
A 504 plan is a formal plan for how a school will support a student with a disability. This includes any impairment that limits daily activities in a major way.
504 plans are NOT part of special education. 504 plans and IEPs are covered by different laws and work in different ways.
504 plans are NOT part of special education. 504 plans and IEPs are covered by different laws and work in different ways.
504 plans include accommodations that help remove barriers and give students access to learning. Accommodations don’t change what students learn, but how they learn it.
504 plans include accommodations that help remove barriers and give students access to learning. Accommodations don’t change what students learn, but how they learn it.
These can include:
These can include:
Changes to the environment (like taking tests in a quiet space or for an extended time)
Changes to instruction (like checking in frequently on key concepts)
Changes to how curriculum is presented (like getting outlines of lessons)
I think my child may need a 504 plan. What do I do?
I think my child may need a 504 plan. What do I do?
A referral can be made by anyone by emailing or calling the school counselor (please note: a doctor's note / diagnosis is NOT required).
Parents and teachers will be asked to provide observational feedback on the student.
A team of education professionals will meet to determine eligibility for the 504 plan.
If a 504 plan is warranted, the school counselor will organize a meeting with the student, their parent/guardian, and at least one classroom teacher. This meeting will formalize the plan; specifically, any accommodations the student may need.
The school counselor will distribute the final 504 plan to the appropriate faculty/staff
Parents and the student will receive a copy of the 504 plan and a copy of the Parent/Student Rights.
The plan will continue be reviewed annually until it is deemed unnecessary.
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