2.07 - Education Legislation Summary Flashcards
What does Section 504 of Title V of the Rehabilitation Act prohibit?
Discrimination on the basis of disability
Who was required to abide by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
Any business/organization receiving federal funds
Who does Section 504 of Title V of the Rehabilitation Act apply to?
Individuals with
- A physical or mental impairment
- A record of an impairment
- Be regarded as having an impairment
This disability must substantially limit a major life activity.
What does Section 504 of Title V of the Rehabilitation Act require from schools?
There are no barriers preventing a child with a disability from full participation
They must be able to participate in the same activities/spaces as non-disabled children
Does a 504 Plan require a written plan?
No - but it is strongly recommended
Are parents required to be 504 Team members?
No - not unless local policy so provides
Do you need a 504 plan if you have an IEP?
No
Each particular school must have a 504 ______.
Coordinator
Can a 504 plan used for kids who are perceived to have need for accommodations but who don’t have an IEP?
Yes
Is 504 federally funded?
No
Uses State and Local Money
Does 504 offer Federal Assistance?
No
In comparison, special ed does have federal assistance
Who runs 504 (at the school level)?
School’s principal & 504 coordinator
Who enforces 504?
The Office of Civil Right
Not US Department of Education
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What does IDEA guarantee?
Free and appropriate education for children with disabilities
What does FAPE stand for?
Free Appropriate Public Education
What does IEP stand for?
Individual Education Plans
What does LRE stand for?
Least Restrictive Environment
What is Special Ed?
Specialized instruction designed to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities
Is Special Ed well funded?
No - it has always been underfunded by federal gov’t
Who does IDEA Part C apply to?
2
Birth-3yrs
Developmental Delays or the existence of a condition with a high probability of a delay
What does IDEA Part C provide?
Individual Family Service Plan
Services directed at Families ability to meet needs of child
Where are IDEA Part C services provided?
Natural Environment - Home
Can States charge for IDEA Part C services?
Yes but must ensure that no one does not receive services because of an inability to pay
Who does IDEA Part B apply to?
3-21 years
Must meet 1 or more of the 15 eligibility categories
What does IDEA Part B provide?
Individual Education Plan
Where are IDEA Part B services provided?
Least Restrictive Environment
Can states charge for IDEA Part B services?
All services must be provided for free
What does IFSP stand for?
Individual Family Services Plan
Who determines what outcomes will be in the IFSP?
The Family
What does an IEP include?
Measurable annual goals
How progress is measured
How often and how progress is reported
What does NCLB stand for?
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
NCLB is a renaming, reauthorization and amending of the ____________.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
Does the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 improve teacher and principal effectiveness?
Yes
Does the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provide information to families to help them evaluate and improve their children’s schools?
Yes
Does the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 implement college and career-ready standards?
Yes
Does the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 improving student learning and achievement in America’s lowest-performing schools by providing intensive support and effective interventions?
Yes
What does FERPA stand for?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
Who enforces FERPA?
Family Policy Compliance Office of the U.S. Department of Education.
What does FERPA ensure?
That student records are held in confidence in order to protect their privacy.
