Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It safeguards that a child with a disability has equal access to a free and appropriate education by making sure that they are given accommodations and modifications.

That said, a 504 does not require the school to give the child an individualized educational program (IEP - which is designed to meet the child's disability and unique needs) To sum it up a 504 does not have as many procecdural safeguards as do the IDEA plans. (IEP)

A 504 works if there are a few tweaks that need to be done in order to keep the child mainstreamed and not using the special education resources in order to keep them in school.

What options does your son need to give him the same opportunity to graduate as the other kids? Do you have a list? Has the school set up a meeting, requested documentation, or given you anything to sign? How long ago did you request that this plan be created and implemented, and was it in writing or verbally?

If you get your county/state info to me I can get you a list of agency's available to help through the entire process as well.