The Florida Department of Education’s Section 504 resources explain students’ rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide guidance to parents, educators, and schools. These publications cover eligibility, the development of 504 Plans, accommodations, procedural safeguards, and dispute resolution, helping families understand how to secure equal access to education for students with disabilities.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) is the federal law ensuring students with disabilities have the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE). U.S. Department of Education resources explain the law’s requirements for evaluation, eligibility, IEPs, procedural safeguards, and family involvement, helping parents and schools work together to support student success.

The Florida Department of Education’s Exceptional Student Education resources provide information, guidance, and tools to support students with disabilities and gifted students. Topics include eligibility, IEP development, rights and procedural safeguards, state policies, and available programs, helping families and educators work together to meet each student’s unique needs.

Section 504 is a federal civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal funding, including public schools. U.S. Office for Civil Rights resources explain how the law ensures equal access to education through accommodations and modifications, outlines student and parent rights, and provides guidance on resolving disputes.