Section 504 & 504 Plans

Section 504
Refers to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
AANE’s “Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: The Power of Its History & Application” [2025]

504 Plans in Public Schools
The Difference Between IEPs & 504 Plans – Understood.org [2026]
Chart listing the key differences between Individualized Education Programs & 504 Plans

Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools – US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights [PDF]
Comprehensive guide defining key terms and highlighting requirements of Section 504, including identification, evaluation, placement, and procedures for dispute resolution

Printable List of IEP and 504 Accommodations for Disabled Students – A Day In Our Shoes
Refer to coaching if client seeking accommodation suggestions

College Accommodations
Colleges are governed under a different subpart of Section 504 than K-12 schools; 504 plans in K-12 may serve as documentation, but do not transfer directly to college
“Persistent Myths About IEPs, 504s, College Admissions, and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities” – Elizabeth Hamblet for Wrightslaw

“Moving From High School To College Accommodations: Changes in Vocabulary and Expectations” – Elizabeth Hamblet

Verified 10/5/26