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When your child struggles in the classroom, the alphabet soup of special education services can feel like a maze. You hear terms like 504 plan and IEP thrown around frequently. These sound similar enough that you might think the distinction is minor. However, making that assumption is a significant mistake that could cost your student the specific support they need to succeed. One fundamental difference changes everything from who qualifies to the level of funding the school must provide. Stripping away the jargon reveals the reality of these two paths and why your choice defines an academic future.
