Section 504 Questions Answered
Source: The Parents' Place of Maryland
Publication Date: March 2023
Publication Date: March 2023
Section 504 is a section of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits disability discrimination in programs that receive federal funding (public schools and some private schools). This fact sheet answers the questions:
- What is Section 504?
- Who is qualified?
- What are some examples of disabilities/impairments that qualify under 504?
- What is FAPE?
- What kinds of services or supports may be provided under 504?