Understanding 504, IDEA, and Title III

Michael is a school administrator who needs to ensure that eligible students with disabilities receive an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Which federal law specifically provides for the development of an IEP for these students?

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• Title III, Part A of ESEA

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Grace is a school administrator reviewing federal education programs to better support her students. She wants to ensure compliance with Title III, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Which group of students should Grace focus on to meet the requirements of this program?

• Students with physical disabilities

• English learners

• Gifted and talented students

• Homeless students

Aria, a student with a physical impairment, is denied access to a school program solely because of her condition. Which law prohibits this type of discrimination?

• 
  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• 
  Title III, Part A of ESEA

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Zoe has a peanut allergy and needs accommodations in the school cafeteria. Which law would most likely require the school to provide these accommodations?

• IDEA

• Section 504

• Title III, Part A

• Title IX

Mia is a school administrator working to support English learners in her district. She wants to align her programs with the primary goal of Title III, Part A of ESEA. Which of the following should be her main focus?

• To provide free appropriate public education to students with disabilities

• To ensure English learners attain English proficiency and meet state academic standards

• To prevent discrimination based on gender

• To fund special education services

A high school student with ADHD does not qualify for special education under IDEA but still needs classroom accommodations. Which plan would most likely be developed for this student?

• IEP

• 504 Plan

• Title III Plan

• Behavior Intervention Plan

A school receives federal funding to support English learners in developing language proficiency. Which law requires the school to use these funds to provide supplemental language instruction programs?

• Section 504

• IDEA

• Title III, Part A of ESEA

• Title I

A student with a learning disability is struggling in math and reading. The school creates a specialized instructional plan with measurable annual goals and related services. Which law mandates this process?

• Section 504

• IDEA

• Title III, Part A

• FERPA

A school district is developing a plan to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities, have access to after-school programs. Which law requires the district to make reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in these programs?

• Title III, Part A

• Section 504

• IDEA

• Title IX

A parent of an English learner is concerned that their child is not making adequate progress in acquiring English proficiency. What is the school’s responsibility under Title III, Part A?

• To provide an IEP

• To offer language instruction educational programs and monitor progress

• To develop a 504 Plan

• To refer the student for special education evaluation