What is the key difference between an IEP and a Section 504 plan?
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A
IEPs apply only to students with physical disabilities; 504 plans address learning disabilities exclusively
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B
IEPs provide specially designed instruction under IDEA; 504 plans provide accommodations without necessarily including specialized instruction
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C
IEPs are written by parents; 504 plans are written by classroom teachers
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D
IEPs are voluntary; 504 plans are legally required for all students with disabilities