IDEA
Section 504
Similarities
100

The acronym IDEA stands for what?

What is Individual Disabilities Educations Act?

100

What is a 504 plan?

What is a federal document outlining necessary accommodations in the classroom?

100

What communities are covered under section 504 and IDEA?

What are individuals with disabilities?

200
IDEA applies to what ages?

What is birth to 21 (or 25 in Michigan)?

200

Section 504 covers what age range?

When is school age and beyond?

200

Who is included in the setup of plans under either program?

Who are; parents, teachers, special education staff, and anyone deemed necessary by the family?
300

IDEA provides what services?

What is tailored education to meet the unique needs of each student?

300

Section 504 covers what?

What are any physical or mental health conditions that limit any major life events (school or work)?

300

Plans under IDEA and section 504 provide what to students with disabilities?

What are reasonable accommodations to access appropriate education.

400

Who is in charge of implementing plans under the IDEA?

Who is a special education teacher?

400

Who is in charge of implementing a plan under section 504?

Who are counselors and general education teachers?