Legislation

Question 1

Rehab Act of 1973

Answer 1

First major legislative effort to secure an equal playing field for individuals with disabilities. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs run by federal agencies; programs that receive federal financial assistance; in federal employment

Question 2

Section 504 of Rehab Act - 1973

Answer 2

Prevents discrimination based on disability.

Schools must provide equal access and opportunities by providing reasonable accommodations (This is NOT remediation)

No need to be eligible for special education to be eligible for Section 504

Question 3

The Education for all Handicapped Children Act (EHA) -1975

Answer 3

All “handicapped” students have the right to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) and this education must occur in the least restrictive environment (LRE). In 1986 (11 years later)- this was amended to be more all inclusive…………

Question 4

EHA- 1986

Answer 4

Part H: incorporated Early Intervention Services (EIS) providing special services to qualifying children ages birth to 3 years old (age out on 3rd birthday). This includes OT, PT, ST, and special instruction. This is the state’s responsibility!

Part B: incorporated special education and related services to preschool children aged 3-5 years old who present with disabilities and/or qualifying delays. This is the school system’s responsibility!

Question 5

“One of the most important clarifications that teams should understand is that students with disabilities do not attend school to receive related services; they receive services so that they can attend and participate in school.”

Answer 5

“One of the most important clarifications that teams should understand is that students with disabilities do not attend school to receive related services; they receive services so that they can attend and participate in school.”

Question 6

ADA- 1990

Answer 6

Attempt to rectify past discrimination against those with physical and mental disabilities

Covers employment and public services

Covers parents of a child with a disability

Question 7

IDEA -1990

Answer 7

Changed the language from the EHA legislation: “Handicapped Children” became “Children with Disabilities”

Question 8

IDEA- 1991 Amendments

Answer 8

Added a section to include assistive technology

Added a section on the provision of transition services (with a transition plan to adult life)

Question 9

IDEA- 1997 Amendments

Answer 9

Increased focus on LRE with respect to “regular ed” so have regular ed teacher on IEP team

These students will participate in state and district testing with accommodations

New disability categories for ADHD &

DD Requires services and funding for private schools Rules regarding disciplinary action for students with disabilities (FBAs and BIPs)

Question 10

NCLB- 2001

Answer 10

Goal to increase k-12 academic achievement with emphasis on disadvantaged students Using “proven educational methods”- evidence-based practice

Strengthens “highly qualified teachers”

School systems to show greater accountability for results of academic assessment must demonstrate AYP (adequate yearly progress) if school does not meet AYP, parents have option to choose another school

Question 11

IDEA- 2004 Reauthorization

Answer 11

Helped align IDEA 1997 with NCLB Emphasis on outcomes to make schools more accountable

Provision of supplemental services for under-performing schools

Helped streamline procedures

Question 12

The look you have walking out of the Pediatrics final….

Answer 12

Why not another picture of a legendary actor?