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Review Current Accommodations and Modifications Do they work for my child? Does the school implement the accommodations and modifications in my child's plan? Does the IEP or 504 plan state that my child will have an adaptation or does it use phrases like may have, when available, would benefit from, or if necessary?

504 plans, in ance with California law, are designed to remove any barriers limiting a disabled child's ability to receive an education and provide the necessary support the child needs.

Evaluation and disability determinations are made by the Section 504 team, which consists of a group knowledgeable about the student, the meaning of evaluation data, and the placement options (34 CFR §104.35(c).

504 Plan Defined The 504 Plan is a plan developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives accommodations that will ensure their academic success and access to the learning environment.

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.

Answer: Yes. A student may qualify for a 504 plan if anxiety gets in the way of the student participating at school. The 504 plan aims to remove barriers caused by the anxiety.

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.