A 504 Plan is an anti-discrimination measure that schools can use to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to their education and the school environment under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504).

Under §504, a student is considered having a medical condition/disability if he or she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Section 504 also protects students with a record of an impairment, or who are regarded as having an impairment from discrimination on the basis of disability.

Once the request is initiated, it is forwarded to the building 504 Coordinator (Guidance or Principal's Designee). The 504 Coordinator will provide an overview of the process and parental rights and obtain parental consent to initiate the 504 process.

The 504 Coordinator will request to obtain a collection of data from a variety of sources (Parent Input, Medical Reports/Records, Teacher Input, Nurse Health/History Form, School Records, etc). 504 Committee Reviews this information in order to determine if the student meets eligibility for a 504 Plan and if so, identifies the accommodations to be included in the plan. Once the plan has been developed, it is shared with the appropriate school staff to be implemented and monitored as planned, with annual review and re-evaluation every three years or sooner if appropriate.

Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities FAQ