IDEA
What does IDEA stand for?
a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities.
Who qualifies for Section 504?
Anyone with physical or mental impairments that limits one or more major life events.
True or False: They are both Federally funded
True
What ages does IDEA apply to?
Birth-21 year old
What year was 504 introduced?
1973
True or False: The school system is allowed to reject and discriminate against people with disabilities.
False, they are both in place for anti-discrimination
What year was IDEA law assigned?
1975
What are 3 accommodations of 504?
1. Taking tests in a quiet room
2. Wearing headphones to block noise
3. Using assistive technology for communication
True or False: Both are open to the public to view private records
False, they are both secured with confidentiality
Name 3 major principles that have remained in IDEA throughout its amendments?
1. Zero reject
2. Free and appropriate education
3. Current participation
What schools can be exempted from Section 504?
Private schools that don't receive federal funding may be exempt.
Are disabled people segregated from their non-disabled peers?
No they are entitled to a proper education with all fellow peers to the greatest extent possible
What is an IEP?
A federal document for an education plan.
Why was it called the 504?
It was named after Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act.
True or False: Are they both a federal law?
TRUE