D754: Special Education Law
2026 OA Study Guide | 250 ACTUAL-STYLE QUESTIONS
IDEA Statutory Requirements, Section 504, ADA, and Supreme Court Case Law
The 6 Pillars of IDEA (Must Memorize):
1. FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education.
2. LRE: Least Restrictive Environment.
3. Appropriate Evaluation: Unbiased testing in native language.
4. IEP: Individualized Education Program.
5. Parent Participation: Parents as equal partners.
6. Procedural Safeguards: Legal rights to challenge school decisions.
IDEA History - PL 94-142 | Case/Statute Review
Q1: Which landmark legislation was the original precursor to IDEA, mandating a free appropriate public
education for all children with disabilities in 1975?
A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
B. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
C. No Child Left Behind
D. Americans with Disabilities Act
CORRECT: B
Legal Basis: PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975), established the foundational right to FAPE and
LRE, which eventually became IDEA.
WGU D754 Special Ed Law (2026) - Page 1
,Section 504 vs. IDEA | Case/Statute Review
Q2: A student has a chronic health condition that substantially limits a major life activity but does not require
specialized instruction. Which law provides this student with civil rights protection and accommodations?
A. IDEA Part B
B. IDEA Part C
C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
D. FERPA
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Section 504 is a broad civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities in any program receiving federal funds.
Unlike IDEA, it does not require the student to need 'specialized instruction' to receive accommodations.
Case Law - Endrew F. v. Douglas County | Case/Statute Review
Q3: The Supreme Court ruling in Endrew F. v. Douglas County (2017) clarified the standard for FAPE, stating
that an IEP must be:
A. Merely more than de minimis
B. Calculated to provide some educational benefit
C. Reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child's
circumstances
D. Providing the best possible education regardless of cost
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Endrew F. raised the bar for FAPE, rejecting the 'de minimis' (minimal) standard and requiring that schools provide
more than just the bare minimum progress for students with disabilities.
The 6 Principles of IDEA - Procedural Safeguards | Case/Statute Review
Q4: Which principle of IDEA gives parents the right to examine records, participate in meetings, and request an
independent educational evaluation (IEE)?
A. Zero Reject
B. Appropriate Evaluation
C. Procedural Safeguards
D. Parent Participation
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Procedural Safeguards are the 'checks and balances' that ensure the rights of students and parents are protected,
including the right to challenge school decisions through due process.
WGU D754 Special Ed Law (2026) - Page 2
,Discipline - Manifestation Determination | Case/Statute Review
Q5: Under IDEA, a manifestation determination review must be conducted if a student with a disability is
subject to a disciplinary change of placement exceeding how many days?
A. 5 school days
B. 10 school days
C. 15 school days
D. 30 school days
CORRECT: B
Legal Basis: If a student is suspended for more than 10 cumulative school days, it is considered a 'change of placement,' and the
school must determine if the behavior was caused by the student's disability.
IDEA History - PL 94-142 | Case/Statute Review
Q6: Which landmark legislation was the original precursor to IDEA, mandating a free appropriate public
education for all children with disabilities in 1975?
A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
B. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
C. No Child Left Behind
D. Americans with Disabilities Act
CORRECT: B
Legal Basis: PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975), established the foundational right to FAPE and
LRE, which eventually became IDEA.
Section 504 vs. IDEA | Case/Statute Review
Q7: A student has a chronic health condition that substantially limits a major life activity but does not require
specialized instruction. Which law provides this student with civil rights protection and accommodations?
A. IDEA Part B
B. IDEA Part C
C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
D. FERPA
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Section 504 is a broad civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities in any program receiving federal funds.
Unlike IDEA, it does not require the student to need 'specialized instruction' to receive accommodations.
WGU D754 Special Ed Law (2026) - Page 3
, Case Law - Endrew F. v. Douglas County | Case/Statute Review
Q8: The Supreme Court ruling in Endrew F. v. Douglas County (2017) clarified the standard for FAPE, stating
that an IEP must be:
A. Merely more than de minimis
B. Calculated to provide some educational benefit
C. Reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child's
circumstances
D. Providing the best possible education regardless of cost
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Endrew F. raised the bar for FAPE, rejecting the 'de minimis' (minimal) standard and requiring that schools provide
more than just the bare minimum progress for students with disabilities.
The 6 Principles of IDEA - Procedural Safeguards | Case/Statute Review
Q9: Which principle of IDEA gives parents the right to examine records, participate in meetings, and request an
independent educational evaluation (IEE)?
A. Zero Reject
B. Appropriate Evaluation
C. Procedural Safeguards
D. Parent Participation
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Procedural Safeguards are the 'checks and balances' that ensure the rights of students and parents are protected,
including the right to challenge school decisions through due process.
Discipline - Manifestation Determination | Case/Statute Review
Q10: Under IDEA, a manifestation determination review must be conducted if a student with a disability is
subject to a disciplinary change of placement exceeding how many days?
A. 5 school days
B. 10 school days
C. 15 school days
D. 30 school days
CORRECT: B
Legal Basis: If a student is suspended for more than 10 cumulative school days, it is considered a 'change of placement,' and the
school must determine if the behavior was caused by the student's disability.
WGU D754 Special Ed Law (2026) - Page 4
2026 OA Study Guide | 250 ACTUAL-STYLE QUESTIONS
IDEA Statutory Requirements, Section 504, ADA, and Supreme Court Case Law
The 6 Pillars of IDEA (Must Memorize):
1. FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education.
2. LRE: Least Restrictive Environment.
3. Appropriate Evaluation: Unbiased testing in native language.
4. IEP: Individualized Education Program.
5. Parent Participation: Parents as equal partners.
6. Procedural Safeguards: Legal rights to challenge school decisions.
IDEA History - PL 94-142 | Case/Statute Review
Q1: Which landmark legislation was the original precursor to IDEA, mandating a free appropriate public
education for all children with disabilities in 1975?
A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
B. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
C. No Child Left Behind
D. Americans with Disabilities Act
CORRECT: B
Legal Basis: PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975), established the foundational right to FAPE and
LRE, which eventually became IDEA.
WGU D754 Special Ed Law (2026) - Page 1
,Section 504 vs. IDEA | Case/Statute Review
Q2: A student has a chronic health condition that substantially limits a major life activity but does not require
specialized instruction. Which law provides this student with civil rights protection and accommodations?
A. IDEA Part B
B. IDEA Part C
C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
D. FERPA
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Section 504 is a broad civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities in any program receiving federal funds.
Unlike IDEA, it does not require the student to need 'specialized instruction' to receive accommodations.
Case Law - Endrew F. v. Douglas County | Case/Statute Review
Q3: The Supreme Court ruling in Endrew F. v. Douglas County (2017) clarified the standard for FAPE, stating
that an IEP must be:
A. Merely more than de minimis
B. Calculated to provide some educational benefit
C. Reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child's
circumstances
D. Providing the best possible education regardless of cost
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Endrew F. raised the bar for FAPE, rejecting the 'de minimis' (minimal) standard and requiring that schools provide
more than just the bare minimum progress for students with disabilities.
The 6 Principles of IDEA - Procedural Safeguards | Case/Statute Review
Q4: Which principle of IDEA gives parents the right to examine records, participate in meetings, and request an
independent educational evaluation (IEE)?
A. Zero Reject
B. Appropriate Evaluation
C. Procedural Safeguards
D. Parent Participation
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Procedural Safeguards are the 'checks and balances' that ensure the rights of students and parents are protected,
including the right to challenge school decisions through due process.
WGU D754 Special Ed Law (2026) - Page 2
,Discipline - Manifestation Determination | Case/Statute Review
Q5: Under IDEA, a manifestation determination review must be conducted if a student with a disability is
subject to a disciplinary change of placement exceeding how many days?
A. 5 school days
B. 10 school days
C. 15 school days
D. 30 school days
CORRECT: B
Legal Basis: If a student is suspended for more than 10 cumulative school days, it is considered a 'change of placement,' and the
school must determine if the behavior was caused by the student's disability.
IDEA History - PL 94-142 | Case/Statute Review
Q6: Which landmark legislation was the original precursor to IDEA, mandating a free appropriate public
education for all children with disabilities in 1975?
A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
B. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
C. No Child Left Behind
D. Americans with Disabilities Act
CORRECT: B
Legal Basis: PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975), established the foundational right to FAPE and
LRE, which eventually became IDEA.
Section 504 vs. IDEA | Case/Statute Review
Q7: A student has a chronic health condition that substantially limits a major life activity but does not require
specialized instruction. Which law provides this student with civil rights protection and accommodations?
A. IDEA Part B
B. IDEA Part C
C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
D. FERPA
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Section 504 is a broad civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities in any program receiving federal funds.
Unlike IDEA, it does not require the student to need 'specialized instruction' to receive accommodations.
WGU D754 Special Ed Law (2026) - Page 3
, Case Law - Endrew F. v. Douglas County | Case/Statute Review
Q8: The Supreme Court ruling in Endrew F. v. Douglas County (2017) clarified the standard for FAPE, stating
that an IEP must be:
A. Merely more than de minimis
B. Calculated to provide some educational benefit
C. Reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child's
circumstances
D. Providing the best possible education regardless of cost
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Endrew F. raised the bar for FAPE, rejecting the 'de minimis' (minimal) standard and requiring that schools provide
more than just the bare minimum progress for students with disabilities.
The 6 Principles of IDEA - Procedural Safeguards | Case/Statute Review
Q9: Which principle of IDEA gives parents the right to examine records, participate in meetings, and request an
independent educational evaluation (IEE)?
A. Zero Reject
B. Appropriate Evaluation
C. Procedural Safeguards
D. Parent Participation
CORRECT: C
Legal Basis: Procedural Safeguards are the 'checks and balances' that ensure the rights of students and parents are protected,
including the right to challenge school decisions through due process.
Discipline - Manifestation Determination | Case/Statute Review
Q10: Under IDEA, a manifestation determination review must be conducted if a student with a disability is
subject to a disciplinary change of placement exceeding how many days?
A. 5 school days
B. 10 school days
C. 15 school days
D. 30 school days
CORRECT: B
Legal Basis: If a student is suspended for more than 10 cumulative school days, it is considered a 'change of placement,' and the
school must determine if the behavior was caused by the student's disability.
WGU D754 Special Ed Law (2026) - Page 4
