504 Plan

A 504 accommodation plan is based on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a civil rights law that ensures all children have equal access to an education. The 504 accommodation plan is a legal document and is designed to provide modifications and/or accommodations to assist students with special needs who are in general education. These plans are developed through the Section 504 committee and monitored by the building team. Students can be considered for a 504 accommodation plan if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially impacts one or more major life activities. Major life activities include, but are not limited to, caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, and learning.