Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework Flashcards

Under IDEA, what is the maximum age through which a student with a disability is entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)?

Answer: 21

IDEA guarantees FAPE to eligible students with disabilities through age 21 (until their 22nd birthday).

Which federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance?

Answer: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits disability-based discrimination in federally funded programs, including public schools.

What planning document is the primary accommodation tool for a student eligible under Section 504 (not IDEA)?

Answer: 504 Accommodation Plan

A 504 Accommodation Plan outlines the adjustments and supports a school must provide to a student who qualifies under Section 504.

The 'Least Restrictive Environment' (LRE) mandate under IDEA requires that students with disabilities be:

Answer: Educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

LRE requires schools to educate students with disabilities with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate to the student's needs.

Which of the following is NOT a required component of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) under IDEA?

Answer: A detailed daily lesson plan for each subject

IDEA specifies required IEP components but does not require daily lesson plans; those are a teacher's instructional responsibility.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) differs from Section 504 primarily in that the ADA:

Answer: Covers all public entities and most private employers regardless of federal funding

The ADA extends disability non-discrimination protections broadly to all public entities and private employers with 15+ employees, not just federal-fund recipients.

Under IDEA's procedural safeguards, parents who disagree with an IEP decision have the right to:

Answer: Request a due process hearing or mediation

IDEA grants parents the right to dispute IEP decisions through mediation, state complaint procedures, or an impartial due process hearing.