Module 2

Question 1

IDEA

Answer 1

Originally All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. 1990 was Individuals w/ Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
2004 Amended to Individuals w/ Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).
Includes all demographics, languages, disabilities, ETC

Question 2

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Answer 2

Prohibits discrimination for disability in benefits, program, or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Question 3

ADA

Answer 3

Americans with Disabilities Act 1990. Prohibits discrimination in all areas in public life.

Question 4

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Answer 4

Students with disabilities be educated with their chronologically aged peers to the greatest extent possible, and that typically means in the general education classroom.
Part of IDEA and the Special Education Law

Question 5

Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

Answer 5

1) Education must be free (assessment, instruction, transportation, other services)
2) Education must be appropriate to make progress in general curriculum and is planned according to student’s individual needs.
3)Public education entity is responsible for educating students within its boundaries. If the student has a sever disability that requires a special school outside district the district is responsible for covering cost for student to receive that education in a different setting.

Question 6

Manifestation Determination

Answer 6

Was the misbehavior caused by the disability. If so, more protections apply.