Pre-Quiz Section 504

What is Section 504?

• I don't know

• It was a law created to protect any student who has "a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities."

• to provide for the recovery of compensatory and punitive damages in cases of intentional violations of Title VII, the ADA,

Which Act does Section 504 stem from?

• The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

• Civil Rights Act (1964)

• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

• The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Who is protected by Section 504?

• Any student who has learning, physical, and mental disabilities.

• Students who only have physical disabilities.

• All students.

• Students that have learning disabilities only.

What does Section 504 do for students?

• Prohibits disability discrimination and guarantees that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities.

• It requires agencies to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to electronic information and data comparable to those who do not have disabilities.

• Is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.

• None of the Above

T/F: Is Section 504 a good law for students?

• Yes

• No