Section 504 Quiz

What does Section 504 prohibit schools from doing in response to emergency circumstances?

• Taking appropriate, nondiscriminatory steps to maintain safety

• Ignoring the situation entirely

• Punishing students without consideration

• Allowing students to leave school

Who is responsible for considering the impacts of a student's behavior on others under Section 504?

• The student's parents

• The Section 504 team

• The school principal

• The local police department

What does OCR aim to prevent through the enforcement of civil rights?

• Discrimination based on disabilities

• Overcrowding in schools

• Lack of school supplies

• Poor academic performance

What is the role of the Section 504 team when a student's behavior threatens safety?

• To determine the appropriate placement for the student

• To expel the student immediately

• To call the police

• To ignore the behavior

What does Section 504 prohibit according to the guidance?

• Financial aid to private schools

• Discrimination based on thoughtlessness, apathy, and stereotypes

• Hiring of unqualified teachers

• Use of outdated textbooks

What does Section 504 prohibit schools from doing?

• Responding to emergencies

• Taking appropriate, nondiscriminatory steps

• Discriminating against students

• Supporting student accountability

What type of schools does Section 504 apply to?

• Only private schools

• Only public charter schools

• Elementary and secondary public schools

• Only juvenile justice residential facilities

What does Section 504 focus on in terms of student discipline?

• Encouraging strict discipline

• Nondiscriminatory practices

• Increasing suspension rates

• Reducing school safety measures

What is the primary goal of Section 504 in educational settings?

• To increase funding for sports programs

• To reduce the number of school days

• To ensure equal access and prevent discrimination

• To promote advanced placement courses

How does Section 504 address the needs of students with disabilities?

• By providing individualized education plans

• By ensuring accommodations and modifications

• By mandating extracurricular participation

• By offering free transportation