504 plan

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  • An education plan for students with disabilities or certain health conditions, such as cancer.

Access to education[edit | edit source]

  • By law, these students must have the same access to school programs and activities as students without disabilities.

Extra help[edit | edit source]

  • A 504 plan may include extra help in the classroom, such as allowing the student more time to take a test or finish an assignment, or to use a computer or tape recorder.

Tutoring[edit | edit source]

  • It may also include tutoring and other services, such as speech therapy and physical therapy.

Legal status in US[edit | edit source]

  • It is covered under the U.S. law, Rehabilitation Act of 1973.


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