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title: '504 plans: Your questions answered'
description: Do you have questions about 504 plans? Experts answer common questions parents have about 504 plans, including whether a child needs an evaluation to get a 504 plan.
slug: 504-plans-your-questions-answered
author: The Understood Team
published: '2019-10-16T11:46:18.903Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/504-plans-your-questions-answered
lang: en
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# 504 plans: Your questions answered

Whether your child already has a [504 plan](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-is-a-504-plan) or you’ve just started the process of getting one, it’s natural to have questions. Does your child need an evaluation to get a 504 plan? How is a 504 plan different from an IEP? Here, experts answer common questions about 504 plans.

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