504 Plan (Section 504 Plan)

What it means

A common name for documented aids, services, and accommodations provided by a US school under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act so a qualified student with a disability has equal access. Eligibility and obligations differ from those under an IDEA IEP.

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Category: education

Regional use: us

Last source check: July 28, 2026

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