CIA Special Education Law & IEPs 3

Question 1

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, who qualifies for a 504 plan?

Accepted Answer

Any student with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity

Answer

Section 504 covers any student with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a broader category than IDEA eligibility.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a required member of an IEP team under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

A school psychologist

Answer

While a school psychologist often contributes to evaluations, IDEA does not list them as a mandatory IEP team member; the required members include the LEA rep, general ed teacher, special ed teacher, and parents.

Question 3

The least restrictive environment (LRE) principle requires that students with disabilities be educated:

Accepted Answer

With students without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate

Answer

IDEA's LRE mandate requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside peers without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate to their individual needs.

Question 4

When must a school district obtain parental consent before taking action related to special education?

Accepted Answer

Before the initial evaluation and before the initial provision of services

Answer

IDEA requires written parental consent before conducting an initial evaluation and again before initially providing special education services.

Question 5

A student with an IEP is taking a state assessment. The IEP specifies extended time. An instructional assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Follow the IEP accommodation exactly as written

Answer

Instructional assistants must implement IEP accommodations exactly as written; deviating from the IEP denies the student their legal entitlement.

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CIA Special Education Law & IEPs 3