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Abstract
The primary purpose of this study is to determine a preliminary national percentage of students who are “504-only.” The survey data reveal that 504-only students represent 1.2% of the public school population. There is a significant difference in the 504-only percentage with regard to school level, with middle and high schools having a greater percentage of these students. The results of this study suggest that the prevailing practices for determining Section 504 eligibility do not square with recent judicial findings.
Keywords Section 504, legal issues, eligibility determination, disability, principal
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