Find information about how Federal laws protect children with disabilities and ensure they receive a free appropriate public education, including 504 plans.
Free Appropriate Public Education
Learn more about the laws governing education for students with disabilities.
Protecting Students with Disabilities
Get answers to common questions people ask about Section 504 and education of children with disabilities.
Questions and Answers on Disability Discrimination
Get answers to FAQs on Disability Discrimination under Section 504 and Title II.
The Civil Rights of Students with Hidden Disabilities
Section 504 protects the rights of individuals with visible disabilities and also those with disabilities that may not be apparent.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA programs for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities, ages birth through 21 and their families.
More Resources About Special Education Laws
Disability Discrimination Resources
Find policy guidance and technical assistance materials related to disability discrimination.
Disability Discrimination: Overview of the Laws
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibits discrimination based on disability.
Grants for Students with Disabilities
Find grants and programs from ED aimed at students with disabilities.
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