WGU C847 - Fundamentals of Diversity, Inclusion, and Exceptional Learners - Key Laws Questions with Correct Answers

PL 45-186 | Act to Promote the Education of the Blind Correct Answer authorized funding for the production of Braille materials for the Blind, passed in 1879 PL 85-905 | Captioned Films for the Deaf Correct Answer provided funding to purchase and distribute closed-captioned films to state schools for the deaf, passed in 1958 PL 93-112 | Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Correct Answer the first federal law specifically aimed at protecting children and adults against discrimination due to a disability, passed in 1973 PL 94-142 | Education for All Handicapped Children Act Correct Answer * Passed in 1975, establishes: * Education for all children regardless of abilities * Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) * Individualized Education Program (IEP) * Procedural due process * Parental participation and parent's rights * Nondiscriminatory assessment PL 99-457 | Reauthorization of Education for All Handicapped Children Act Correct Answer * Passed in 1986 * Established "early intervention" and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for ages birth-2yrs * Mandated services for ages 3-5 with disabilities, * "Developmentally delayed" category created PL 100-407 | Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act (a.k.a. 1988 Tech Act) Correct Answer aka "Tech Act," offers tech-related assistance technology for students with disabilities, passed in 1988