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504 Plans and Health Care Plans: Understanding the Difference

Guide Description:

Does your child have a medical or health condition that affects them at school? This brief explains the difference between a Section 504 Plan and a school health care plan, when a child may need one or both, and how the plans can work together. It also includes helpful questions and tips for working with your child’s school to make sure their health and educational needs are supported.