WGU C847 Public Laws to Memorize for Fundamentals of Diversity, Inclusion, and Exceptional Learners – Graded A+

WGU C847 Public Laws to Memorize for Fundamentals of Diversity, Inclusion, and Exceptional Learners – Graded A+ PL -Act to Promote the Education of the Blind. (Production of Braille materials) PL -Captioned Films Act Buy and distribute closed-captioned films to state schools for the deaf. PL -Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's disability in all programs receiving federal funding. No age limit. PL -Education for All Handicapped Children Act The Bill of Rights for children with exceptionalities and their families. PL -Mandated services for preschoolers with disabilities age 3-5. Early intervention services from birth through age 2 with developmental delays/disabilities. Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) established for infants and toddlers. "Developmentally Delayed" category created. PL -TECH Act Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act. Defined Assistive Technology as any piece of equipment (off the shelf or modified) used to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities and the services necessary to use the equipment. PL -IDEA Changed name from Handicapped Children Act to IDEA. Established requirement of an Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) by age 16. Assistive Tech provided if IEP Team determines it is needed. PL -IEP Teams must consider Assistive Technology for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities required to participate in state and district wide assessments. Gen Educators required to participate on IEP Team. PL -IDEA becomes Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. Parental consent is not required for the referral but is required before the formal evaluation process can begin. Assistive Tech provided at no cost to student. Removed cochlear implants from the definition of assistive tech.