Just wanted to add that the 504 can really help with absences also. Our school only allows 8 missed days for a semester. This puts a lot of pressure on a kid and the parents when they are unable to attend. With the 504 plan, the days can automatically be waived. This may also be common knowledge, but wanted to add just in case. Our dd is a senior in high school this year. When we met with her guidance counselor to renew her 504 this year, the guidance counselor told us to be sure to let her know where dd is going to college next year so her 504 plan can be sent to the college she attends. Counselor also added that her husband had an IEP in place for himself when he was in college.