Idea
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What is a 504?
504 is federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance
Is everyones needs and learning environment the same?
No every student has different needs and environment based on what they specifically need
Can a medical report be the only thing that determines students needs?
No, school must have many documents to consider
Does IDEA and 504 include a free education?
Yes both include free education
When was this law enacted?
In 1975
What is the stipulation to qualifying for a 504?
Student must have a disability that limits a major life function.
From what ages are students with disabilities able to receive special education.
From birth to age 26.
List at least three things the 504 committee should consider when determining placement.
Current and historical grade reports, teacher input/reports, information from parents or other agencies, state and district assessments, observations, discipline reports, attendance records, health records and adaptive behavior information if applicable.
Which requires parents to be notified of identification, evaluation and placements?
Both IDEA and section 504.
What does this law do?
It allows children with diabilities to be enrolled in public school and provide them special education services
Does this only cover learning disabilities?
No this covers any physical or mental disability including learning disabilities.
Can the school do evaluation whenever they please?
No, schools can only do evaluation if they have received consent from parents.
Does anatomical loss count as a impairment defined by the 504?
Yes any anatomical loss counts as an impairment
They both were installed to allowed disabled students to have access to an education
How does this help students in their future?
It helps teach and motivate them for independence, get them ready for jobs, schools and living alone.
A 504 effects a persons life function were IEP is for effected education.
What does LRE mean?
Least restrictive environment, student will participate in activities with students without disabilities as much as possible.
If a disabled student is using illegal drugs are they still included in the 504?
No the minute a student is using a illegal drug they are consequently not covered by the 504
Whats is IDEA and 504's goal?
Both IDEA and section 504's goal is to given students an education where they can leave feeling confident they are ready for the next part of life whether that's living alone, school or a job
When did the name change from EHA to IDEA?
In 1997
When seeing if a student qualifies for a 504 is the district allowed to take account for hearing aids and mobility devices?
No, district is not allowed to consider that when determining
What are the seven things included in the special education process?
Identify needs, eligibility, individualized education program, placement, instruction, measure result, review.
If a student has a learning or hearing disability or low vision are they covered on the 504?
If one or more of these identified conditions substantially limit the student’s ability to receive an appropriate education as defined by Section 504, they may be considered to have an “impairment.”
Why were these laws created?
Before 1954 students who were blind, deaf, or perceived to be intellectually disabled or with a mental health disability weren't able to receive an education and this was considered segregation