SPED LAW Flashcards
IDEA
Individual with disability Education Act is a law ensuring services to children with disability throughout the nation. It also Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth - age 2) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Part C of IDEA: Provides guidelines concerning the funding
and services to be provided to children from birth through 3 years of age. Children and youth (ages 3 - 21) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B. Lays out the educational guidelines for
school children 3-21 years of age. IDEA provides financial
support for state and local school districts. To receive funding,
school districts must comply with 6 main principles set out by IDEA:
1) Every child with a disability is entitled to a free and
appropriate public education (FAPE).
2) Children are entitled to an evaluation in all areas related to
the suspected disability.
3) An Individualized Education Program (IEP) will be
developed.
4) Educational services must be provided in the least
restrictive environment (LRE).
5) Input of the child and their parents must be taken into
account in the education process.
6) Parents have the right under IDEA to question their child’s
program plan (due process).
ADA
ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
The section 504 of the rehabilitation Act protects the civil rights of individuals with disabilities of all ages and ensures that their needs are met. It prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and applies to an entity that receives any kind of federal funding.
