D017 SCHOOL LAW - WGU EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Public Law 94-142 (EAHCA)
-Federal funding was applied to educating students with disabilities for the first time
-Eliminated public school ability to exclude students with disabilities
-Student ages: 3-21
-Schools were required to abide by the act in order to receive federal funding
What is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
A federal civil rights law that prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities
in schools and programs that receive federal funding.
Why was Section 504 created?
To ensure students with disabilities have equal access to education and school-related
activities.
What does "impairment" mean under Section 504?
A physical or mental condition that affects one or more body systems, such as learning,
breathing, or walking.
What does "substantially limits" mean under Section 504?
It means the impairment seriously restricts a major life activity compared to the average
person.
Who is eligible for Section 504 services?
A student with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more
major life activities.
What is a 504 Plan?
A written plan that outlines accommodations or services a student needs to access
learning equally.
What are examples of accommodations in a 504 Plan?
Preferential seating, extended time on tests, breaks during instruction, access to
medications or medical devices.
How is a 504 Plan developed?
By a school team, based on evaluation data, teacher input, and student needs; it is
reviewed annually.
How is Section 504 different from an IEP?
Section 504 offers accommodations for access; an IEP under IDEA provides special
education and related services based on specific eligibility.
Who enforces Section 504 in schools?
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
What is IDEA?
A federal law that ensures students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public
education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
Why was IDEA created?
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Public Law 94-142 (EAHCA)
-Federal funding was applied to educating students with disabilities for the first time
-Eliminated public school ability to exclude students with disabilities
-Student ages: 3-21
-Schools were required to abide by the act in order to receive federal funding
What is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
A federal civil rights law that prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities
in schools and programs that receive federal funding.
Why was Section 504 created?
To ensure students with disabilities have equal access to education and school-related
activities.
What does "impairment" mean under Section 504?
A physical or mental condition that affects one or more body systems, such as learning,
breathing, or walking.
What does "substantially limits" mean under Section 504?
It means the impairment seriously restricts a major life activity compared to the average
person.
Who is eligible for Section 504 services?
A student with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more
major life activities.
What is a 504 Plan?
A written plan that outlines accommodations or services a student needs to access
learning equally.
What are examples of accommodations in a 504 Plan?
Preferential seating, extended time on tests, breaks during instruction, access to
medications or medical devices.
How is a 504 Plan developed?
By a school team, based on evaluation data, teacher input, and student needs; it is
reviewed annually.
How is Section 504 different from an IEP?
Section 504 offers accommodations for access; an IEP under IDEA provides special
education and related services based on specific eligibility.
Who enforces Section 504 in schools?
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
What is IDEA?
A federal law that ensures students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public
education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
Why was IDEA created?
