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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects individuals from discrimination due to a disability. Section 504, an addendum to the Act, provided support to students with disabilities that may not be included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The ruling allowed parents due process by law for the ability to provide their children with a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). It also allowed students to receive services for their disability without special ed. benefits. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Video)
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No Child Left Behind Act 2002 (Video)
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No Child Left Behind Act 2002
The NCLB act allow states to create and implement their own standards and objectives for each grade. Title I schools must maintain such goals to receive federal funding. If a student does not improve under his Title I school, he is provided the option to select a better school within his district. The act held state school administrators and teachers accountable for the academic success of all students, including those with disabilities. (Henley & Algozzine, 2009) -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) 2004
IDEA guaranteed special ed. services to children with disabilities aged 3-21. It was created within 13 categories of disability and provides free appropriate public education to the parents of the children with disabilities. IDEA allows for due process of law and requires that each student be equipped with his own Individualized Education Program. However, IDEA grants services only for those diagnosed under one of the 13 categories related to special ed. instruction. (Henley & Algozzine, 2009) -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004 (Video)