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Legal Framework for Special Education

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Which federal law is the primary source of rights for students with disabilities in the United States?

  1. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  2. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  3. Rehabilitation Act of 1973

  4. No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IDEA is the primary federal law that ensures students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).

What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

  1. To provide a roadmap for a student's education

  2. To document a student's disability

  3. To determine a student's eligibility for special education services

  4. To create a behavior plan for a student

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An IEP is a written document that outlines a student's present levels of performance, annual goals, and specific educational services.

Who is responsible for developing and implementing a student's IEP?

  1. The student's parents

  2. The student's teacher

  3. The school principal

  4. A team of people, including the student's parents, teacher, and other relevant personnel

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IEP team is responsible for developing and implementing a student's IEP.

What is the least restrictive environment (LRE) for a student with a disability?

  1. A regular education classroom with no accommodations

  2. A special education classroom in a separate school

  3. A regular education classroom with accommodations and supports

  4. A homebound or hospital setting

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The LRE is the placement that allows a student with a disability to participate in the general education curriculum to the maximum extent possible.

What is the role of due process in special education?

  1. To resolve disputes between parents and schools

  2. To determine a student's eligibility for special education services

  3. To create a student's IEP

  4. To provide funding for special education services

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Due process is a legal process that allows parents to challenge decisions made by schools regarding their child's education.

What is the purpose of a 504 plan?

  1. To provide accommodations for students with disabilities in regular education classrooms

  2. To determine a student's eligibility for special education services

  3. To create a student's IEP

  4. To provide funding for special education services

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A 504 plan is a written document that outlines the accommodations and supports a student with a disability needs in order to access the general education curriculum.

What is the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP?

  1. A 504 plan is for students with disabilities who need accommodations in regular education classrooms, while an IEP is for students with disabilities who need special education services.

  2. A 504 plan is for students with physical disabilities, while an IEP is for students with mental disabilities.

  3. A 504 plan is developed by a team of people, while an IEP is developed by the student's parents.

  4. A 504 plan is not legally binding, while an IEP is.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A 504 plan is for students with disabilities who need accommodations in regular education classrooms, while an IEP is for students with disabilities who need special education services.

What is the role of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in ensuring that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)?

  1. IDEA provides funding for special education services.

  2. IDEA establishes a framework for the development and implementation of IEPs.

  3. IDEA requires states to provide due process procedures for parents of students with disabilities.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IDEA provides funding for special education services, establishes a framework for the development and implementation of IEPs, and requires states to provide due process procedures for parents of students with disabilities.

What is the purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

  1. To ensure that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)

  2. To provide funding for special education services

  3. To establish a framework for the development and implementation of IEPs

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IDEA is a federal law that ensures students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). It provides funding for special education services and establishes a framework for the development and implementation of IEPs.

What are the three main components of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)?

  1. A qualified teacher, an appropriate curriculum, and a supportive environment

  2. Special education services, related services, and assistive technology

  3. An IEP, a 504 plan, and due process procedures

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A FAPE consists of a qualified teacher, an appropriate curriculum, and a supportive environment; special education services, related services, and assistive technology; and an IEP, a 504 plan, and due process procedures.

What is the role of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in ensuring that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)?

  1. IDEA provides funding for special education services.

  2. IDEA establishes a framework for the development and implementation of IEPs.

  3. IDEA requires states to provide due process procedures for parents of students with disabilities.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IDEA provides funding for special education services, establishes a framework for the development and implementation of IEPs, and requires states to provide due process procedures for parents of students with disabilities.

What is the purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

  1. To ensure that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)

  2. To provide funding for special education services

  3. To establish a framework for the development and implementation of IEPs

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IDEA is a federal law that ensures students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). It provides funding for special education services and establishes a framework for the development and implementation of IEPs.

What are the three main components of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)?

  1. A qualified teacher, an appropriate curriculum, and a supportive environment

  2. Special education services, related services, and assistive technology

  3. An IEP, a 504 plan, and due process procedures

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A FAPE consists of a qualified teacher, an appropriate curriculum, and a supportive environment; special education services, related services, and assistive technology; and an IEP, a 504 plan, and due process procedures.

What is the role of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in ensuring that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)?

  1. IDEA provides funding for special education services.

  2. IDEA establishes a framework for the development and implementation of IEPs.

  3. IDEA requires states to provide due process procedures for parents of students with disabilities.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IDEA provides funding for special education services, establishes a framework for the development and implementation of IEPs, and requires states to provide due process procedures for parents of students with disabilities.

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