Overview:

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is designed to prohibit discrimination based on disability in any program or activity receiving Federal money. This statute obligates public schools to provide equal access and equal opportunity to otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. 

• Parent Rights - 504 Accommodation Plans
• Parent Rights -504 Accommodation Plans in Spanish 
• Section 504 Procedural Safeguards

To determine 504 eligibility, a student must demonstrate (as a result of an evaluation) a physical or mental disability/impairment (or having a history of a physical or mental disability/impairment) that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Helpful Resources For Parents:

• Understanding the Differences Between IDEA and Section 504
• Link to Georgia Department of Education

Additional Information:

https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/662