A 504 plan, under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is a legal document in the United States that outlines accommodations and support services for students with disabilities in educational settings.
These plans ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to education and may include accommodations such as extra time on tests, preferential seating, or specialized equipment.
Unlike Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans are typically less extensive and are designed to provide reasonable accommodations to support a student’s educational needs while they remain in a general education classroom.