Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Students who are covered by 504 are those who:

1. have a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activities and results in a need for reasonable accommodations and/or special education and related services,
2. have a record of such impairment or
3. are regarded as having such impairment.

Member district case managers may access 504 paperwork templates through their PowerIEP account. If you are a member district staff member and need a PowerIEP account, please contact the NWSE Office. If you have questions about 504 Plans, including any of the procedures/considerations associated with them, please contact your district's 504 Coordinator.