504
IDEA
Similarities
100

what's the age range?

All ages, including college and beyond

100

what's the age range?

Birth-21, or to graduation

100

do they both support disabled kids?

yes

200

what is the federal doc. that represents this?

504 plan

200

what is an individualized education plan?

IEP

200

is funding included with each act?

yes

300

what accommodations are included?

seating, extra time, physical needs

300

what accommodations are included?

Customized education made for each individual with a disability.

300

what severity of law are they?

federal

400

what is the criteria for a 504 student?

students with a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more life event

400

what is the criteria for an IDEA student?

You must have a disability that is recognized (such as autism, ADHD, Down syndrome)

400

what time period were they enforced?

1970's

500

What act does the 504 stand on?

The rehabilitation act of 1973

500

what does IDEA stand for?

Individuals with disabilities education act

500

what is the definition of disability according to both acts?

people with mental or physical impairments that limit major life activities.

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