IEP, 504 Plan, and the Current State of the Department of Education Date: 3/21/2025

by Noriko Abenojar

Mar 21, 2025

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Hello everyone!

With so much uncertainty surrounding education and special education right now, I wanted to send out an extra newsletter this week to help keep us informed.

Special education law—or any law—is not my area of expertise, so I’m sharing information from a reputable source. I’ll include links so you can explore further and stay updated.

Since this situation is evolving quickly, I’m marking this newsletter with today’s date. Please keep this in mind if you are reading this newsletter at a later date.

As always, I am grateful to have you here!

Noriko

The Difference Between an IEP and a 504 Plan

Read this article from www.understood.org

IEP vs. 504 Plan: What Is the Difference Between IEP and 504 Plan?

What Happens to my Child's IEP if the U.S. Department of Education Closes?

Read this article from www.understood.org

How changes at the U.S. Department of Education could affect neurodivergent kids

Noriko Abenojar, MSW PPS
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