Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that applies to all school districts nationwide. Despite its wide coverage, there is a dearth of research on how the law is implemented. This study presents the results of an exploratory investigation of Section 504 practices with 154 special education directors in one northeastern state. Based upon a response rate of 55% (n = 85) results indicated that while most districts have formal Section 504 policies in place, this is a fairly recent development. Responsibility for the implementation of the regulations and the coordination of Section 504 plans fell to a wide range of personnel in the schools. Implications and areas for additional research are discussed. (Contains 1 table.)