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If your child has ADHD and another disability, such as a speech impairment or dyslexia, it's more likely he'll be covered under IDEA. If your child has been denied an IEP, but his ADHD still limits his ability to learn in an educa- tional setting, he may qualify for accommodations or services under Section 504.

Bad Things About 504 Plans Some families want to keep disabilities private or disagree their child has a disability. 504 Plans open the door to school disability assessments, which may contain data a parent disagrees with. These records become part of the student's permanent record.

The basic difference between an IEP and a 504 plan can be summed up in one sentence: both plans provide for accommodations, but only an IEP provides for specialized instruction for students in grades K–12, while a 504 plan can serve students at both the K–12 and college levels.

A 504 plan is geared toward ensuring a student has equitable access to a learning environment. An IEP focuses on educational benefits, and often includes direct services such as speech or occupational therapy. Both are free. Some students have both, and some just have one or the other.

A 504 plan provides the student with accommodations in their current classrooms. IEPs provide special education services outside of their current classroom.

What is a Section 504 Plan? A Section 504 Plan is an accommodation plan that requires classroom teachers and other school staff to provide accommodations and/or services necessary for Section 504 eligible students to participate in and benefit from public education programs and activities.

The basic difference between an IEP and a 504 plan can be summed up in one sentence: both plans provide for accommodations, but only an IEP provides for specialized instruction for students in grades K–12, while a 504 plan can serve students at both the K–12 and college levels.

Section 504 would require the school to provide accessible transportation to and from school, as well as necessary accommodations in the classroom and the building. Accommodations could include using a tape recorder to take notes to compensate for writing difficulties and extra time to get from one class to the next.