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Section 504

Who decides if my child qualifies for a 504 plan?

Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.

A group of people knowledgeable about your child, the evaluation data, and the placement options — typically including you as the parent — makes the eligibility determination as a team, not a single administrator acting alone.

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This is educational information, not legal advice. IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and state rules may differ by situation.

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