Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law that protects students from discrimination based on disability. A 504 plan is developed by a student's team (parent, teacher, counselor, nurse, school psychologist) to ensure that a student receives accommodations that will ensure their academic success and access to the general education learning curriculum and environment. A 504 plan does not alter the general education curriculum to create specially designed instruction. A 504 plan consists of accommodations provided in the general education setting. (By contrast, special education provides an Individual Education Plan to provide specially designed instruction, which may alter the general education curriculum.)

Which is better for your student? That would depend on the barriers the disability presents.

Contact Marlene Brenton, Special Services Administrative Assistant for more information and to connect with the 504 program coordinators for each school: Email Marlene Brenton (360) 466-3171 Ext. 4011.

If you have concerns about your student's progress, please make an appointment to meet with your child's teacher and/or the school counselor or social worker. They can help decide how to move forward.

For more information on 504 plans, one place to visit is OSPI's page on 504s.

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2023-2024 School Planning Resources for Education Ombuds Awareness (Senate Bill 5376) - The Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) is an independent state agency that helps to reduce educational opportunity gaps. The Washington State Office of Education Ombuds (OEO) listens, shares information and referrals, and works with families, communities, and schools to address concerns so that every student can fully participate and thrive in our state’s public schools. OEO provides support in multiple languages and has telephone interpretation available. To get help or learn more about what OEO does, please visit: https://oeo.wa.gov/en. La Conner School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. We have designated the following employees to handle questions and complaints about alleged discrimination: Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, David Cram 360-466-3171, P.O. Box 2103, La Conner 98257-2103.