CSET Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

504 Accommodation Plan

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A detailed daily lesson plan for each subject

Answer

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

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