If your child is not found to have a disability for purposes of Section 504 accommodations and/or services, you can appeal that determination. The local education agency is responsible for arranging the Section 504 hearing process. The hearing officer selected by the local education agency must be independent of the local agency. The hearing officer could be, for example, a special education administrator from another school district, from the County Office of Education or from a special education local plan area (as long as there is no conflict of interest).  See Q & A #18.