Rights of Students and Parents under Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, commonly referred to as "Section 504," is a
nondiscrimination statute enacted by the United States Congress. The purpose of Section 504 is to
prohibit discrimination and to assure that disabled students have educational opportunities and benefits
equal to those provided to non-disabled students. Full document

Also:
504 Procedural Safeguards