IDEA

What is the main purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) passed in 1975?

• To provide free and appropriate public education to children with disabilities

• To segregate students with disabilities from public schools

• To provide financial aid to all public schools

• To eliminate all forms of educational institutions

Which court case is associated with ending racial segregation in public schools, influencing the IDEA?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• PARC v. Pennsylvania

• Mills v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

What was a significant change made to the IDEA in 1990?

• Addition of autism and traumatic brain injury as eligible for IDEA benefits

• Introduction of a new funding model for public schools

• Elimination of all disciplinary actions for students with disabilities

• Requirement for all teachers to have a master's degree

What was the purpose of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) passed in 1975?

• To specify the right to access a free and appropriate public education for students with disabilities

• To create separate institutions for children with disabilities

• To provide financial incentives for private schools

• To eliminate the need for special education programs

What was a key requirement introduced in the IDEA 2004 reauthorization?

• Special education teachers must be highly qualified

• All students must pass a standardized test

• Schools must eliminate all forms of discipline

• Parents must pay for special education services

What was the impact of the PARC and Mills court cases on education for students with disabilities?

• Schools were required to provide education to fit the needs of students with disabilities

• Schools could exclude students with disabilities from public education

• Schools were given the right to charge extra fees for special education

• Schools were allowed to segregate students with disabilities

As of 2022, how many students with disabilities received services under the IDEA during the 2018 to 2019 school year?

• 7.5 million

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 3.5 million