Section 504
In what year was Section 504 signed into law AND by which US president?
What is 1973 by Richard Nixon
What does the acronym ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
In what year did congress most recently reauthorize the IDEA (formally the Every Student Succeeds Act)?
2004
What is IDEA an acronym for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What are the legal plans that schools, along with parents, create to describe the special education services and supports a child receives.
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Is Section 504 considered an education law or a civil rights law?
Civil Rights
ADA prohibits discrimination based on what?
Disability
Which department on the federal level oversees the implementation of IDEA?
US Department of Education
What is the age range for children who are protected under the IDEA?
3-21 years
Which federal department oversees the implementation of the IDEA
US Department of Education
If a student in public school has been diagnosed or identified as having a disability, but they do not require specialized instruction, what type of plan would be implemented at school?
Section 504 Plan
Does ADA apply to public institutions and private businesses etc that do not receive federal funding?
Yes!
IDEA ensures that all students have access to a free and _________ public education.
appropriate
Define LRE
Least Restrictive Environment - Ensures that students with disabilities are education with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
How many federal eligibility categories are there in special education?
13
What determines if a student is eligible for a 504 plan in school?
A student must have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (e.g., learning, concentrating, reading, walking,, or bodily functions).
What year was the Americans with Disabilities Act established?
1990
Are private schools that do not receive federal funding required to adhere to the guidelines within IDEA?
No, only educational institutions that receive federal funding.
What is the explanation of parents rights that includes the right to review records, participate in meetings, and utilize due process if disputes arise? This explanation of rights is required by the IDEA.
Procedural Safeguards
How often does an IEP need to be updated?
No less than once a calendar year. The IEP or 504 plan can be opted earlier than a year if requested by a teacher or parent.
Who is responsible for implementing a students 504 plan?
All faculty and staff who provide services to the student.
ADA was amended in 2008, what changes were made to the law following this amendment?
Broaden the definition of disability.
IDEA is divided into 4 parts (A,B,C,D). Which part would a parent or educator of a child in an early education program find most useful?
Part C
A= General Provisions
B=Assistance for Education of All students with disabilities
C= Infants and Toddlers with disabilities
D=National Activities to Improve the Education of Children with Disabilities
How can an ARD committee determine if the IEP is providing a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)?
The student is making adequate progress on their IEP goals.
Who is required to attend an ARD meeting to discuss establishing or revising an IEP?
Parent, Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher, and LEA Rep (usually a principal)
Other members may attend (OT, PT speech etc), but they are not required members.