IEP vs 504

What is an IEP?

• A plan for students in general education

• An Individualized Education Program that outlines services for students with disabilities

• A plan for students who have physical disabilities only

• A type of special education test

Which law controls IEPs?

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

Which of the following is TRUE about a 504 Plan?

• It provides students with accommodations but no special education services

• It only applies to students in special education

• It requires that students have learning disabilities

• It is designed for students who need modifications to the curriculum

How many disability categories are there under IDEA for students to qualify for an IEP?

• 20

• 10

• 5

• 13

Which of the following is an example of an accommodation?

• Changing the class curriculum for the student

• Giving the student extra time on tests

• Moving the student to a different school

• Changing the grade requirement for the student

Which of the following is NOT a disability category under IDEA?

• Autism

• ADHD

• Asthma

• Intellectual Disabilities

Which law prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, including schools?

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• The IDEA Act

• The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA

Which of the following is a key difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan?

• An IEP includes accommodations, while a 504 Plan includes services

• An IEP is for students with disabilities that affect learning, while a 504 Plan can be for any student with a disability

• Only IEPs can be for students with medical conditions

• A 504 Plan is a law, but an IEP is not

Which of the following services is included in an IEP but not a 504 Plan?

• Extended times on tests

• Preferential seating

• A modified class schedule

• Speech Therapy

A student with ADHD who does not have significant learning disabilities but struggles to focus may qualify for which plan?

• IEP

• 504 Plan

• Special Education only

• No services required