This pamphlet provides parents of children with disabilities with information on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 with respect to preschool, elementary, and secondary school policies involving placement of children with physical and mental disabilities. Topics covered include: (1) the history of the legislation; (2) the definitions of "appropriate education" and "disability"; (3) the differences between special education and Section 504; (4) how students with disabilities are identified; (5) eligibility; (6) services; (7) making accommodations; (8) school responsibilities under Section 504; (9) parent responsibilities; (10) student responsibilities; (11) role of the Section 504 coordinator; (12) roles and responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education and the Office for Civil Rights; (13) the complaint process; and (14) rights granted under Section 504 to students with disabilities. (CR)