xES Special Ed 161 (2022/2023) (Already Passed)

Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Expands older laws by extending protection to other areas at receive federal assistance such as education Three requirements of Section 504 Protected individuals must have: 1. Physical or mental impairment that limits 1 or more major life activity 2. record of such an impairment 3. regarded as having an impairment PL94-142 Education for All Handicapped Children Act 1975--Education is to be provided for all children who meet eligibility.All children are assumed capable of benefiting from education which includes basic self help, vocational, and academics. PL-Beginning in 1991, special education programs were required for children 3 to 5 with a IFSP. IFSP Individual Family Service Plan, replaces, or in addition to IEP with entire family's needs addressed and reviewed every 6 months.