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How do I get a 504 plan for my child?

By Terri Mauro, About.com

Question: How do I get a 504 plan for my child?
Answer: The procedure for getting a 504 plan is similar to the one for getting an IEP. See the following articles for advice on requesting a plan, preparing for meetings regarding the plan, and reporting problems with the plan, all of which should be generally applicable to 504s as well.

Next question: Are 504 plans really necessary?

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