Wrightslaw has posted a comprehensive collection of information on Section 504 as it relates to the education of students with disabilities. To be an effective advocate for a child with a disability, you need to know your rights and responsibilities under the IDEA and Section 504.
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This document is a revised version of a document originally developed by the Chicago Office of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to clarify the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 504) in the area of public elementary and secondary education.
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If you are a student with a hidden disability or would like to know more about how students with hidden disabilities are protected against discrimination by Federal law, this pamphlet is for you.
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This overview of IDEA and Section 504 explains the differences between these two pieces of legislation, both of which protect children with disabilities, and support access to a free appropriate education.
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