Also, request a copy of your school district’s policies and procedures on Section 504. If you think your child should receive services under Section 504, submit a written request to the school asking for an evaluation to determine if there is a significant impact on your child’s learning or behavior.

IEP vs 504 Plan: What’s the Difference.

Often, if a child does not qualify for special education services, parents look into a 504 Plan. The definition of disability under Section 504 is different.

To qualify for special education services, a student needs to meet the eligibility requirements in one of 13 categories described in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education. Does my child qualify for an IEP or 504 Plan? What is a 504 Plan?Ī plan that lists the accommodations a school will provide (like audiobooks, note-taking aids, or extended time to complete tests) so that a student with a disability has equal access to the general education curriculum. In addition to Section 504 Plans, disability rights violations are covered under Section 504 and are investigated by the Federal Office of Civil rights (see last bullet point for more info on OCR complaints). Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and guarantees individuals with disabilities equal access to an education.

If your child has a physical or mental disability, they may be eligible for a 504 Plan.

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