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IDEA 2004
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) is the federal special education law. It gives specific requirements to ensure that students with disabilities receive the services they need to achieve their educational goals.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation.
Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records and gives specific rights to parents. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
Rehabilitation Act
The Rehabilitation Act is the federal legislation that authorizes state vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, independent living, and client assistance programs. These programs provide training, equipment, and other services that people with disabilities may need in order to work and live independently in their communities.
More about the Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states "No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States. . .shall, solely on the basis of disability, be denied access to, or the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity provided by any institution receiving federal financial assistance." This article answers common questions about Section 504.
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