Dates and Ages
Similarities
IDEA Main Components
504 Main Components
100

When was the IDEA passed?

1975

100

What is the main focus for assessment for both 504 and IDEA?

Impairments or disabilities that affect education

100

How many students may be rejected from public education based on disability?

None

100

What qualifies for a disability under Section 504?

Any impairment or disability that affects one or more major life activities.

200

When was the most recent amendment to the IDEA?

2004

200

The IEP and 504 Plan are both....

Federal documents denoting special education needs of the student.
200

What is the federal document called that each student in special education must have?

IEP-Individualized education program 

200

What is the federal document received under Section 504 for special education students?

The 504 Plan
300
What law is Section 504 a part of and what year was that law passed?

Vocation Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (1973) 

300

Which plan last throughout their lifetime?

504 Plan

300

True or False: All special education testing in American schools is done in English.

False

300

What major concept for special education did Section 504 establish?

Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

400

When did the Willow brook exposure originally air? (inspiring the IDEA and Section 504)

1972

400

The 504 covers ______ _______ provided by the school, while the IDEA focuses on _______ _______.

physical accommodations; educational necessities

400

True or False: Parents must be notified of the design of the special education services for their children. 

False- Must be collaborated with and notified.

400

Who can refer a student for 504 assessment?

Anyone

500

What ages of students does the IDEA cover?

3 to 21 years of age

500

Which law, the IDEA or Section 504, allows for the adjustment of curriculum to meet the student?

The IDEA
500

How many days can a special education student be suspended for violating a school's code of conduct?

Up to 10 days

500

True or False: Section 504 only guarantees coverage under specific categorized disabilities.

False

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