504
What did the 504 require students to be diagnosed with.
The student must have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with disabilities education act.
What do these two acts have in common?
They provide protection for disabled students in the education system.
What do the schools need to provide students once qualified for the 504?
They need to provide accommodations to ensure full participation in school.
How were kids treated before the IDEA act was in place?
They were excluded from public education or segregated with little support.
Which law requires the creation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for eligible students?
IDEA
What was the main purpose of the 504 act?
To prevent discrimination and ensure access for students with disabilities in federally funded programs.
What was the orginal name of the act before it was named IDEA?
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA)
What must a student have to qualify for services under Section 504?
A disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities
What must schools do if a student is found eligible under Section 504?
Provide a written plan with accommodations and services for that student.
When was the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) first enacted?
1975
How do IDEA and Section 504 differ in the type of support they provide?
IDEA provides formal special education services; Section 504 provides accommodations
Name 5 accommodations that the 504 can provide for a student.
Testing in a quiet room, different seating, digital textbooks, modified assignments, and interpreters for school.
What is the least restrictive environment (LRE) under IDEA intended to promote?
Inclusion of students with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers
What do both IDEA and Section 504 require schools to do before providing services?
Conduct an evaluation to determine eligibility