A colleague asks you which federal act originally created the stipulations such as zero rejection of students, free and appropriate public education for students with special needs, the development of IEPs, and education in the least restrictive environment. Which is the correct response to her question?Group of answer choicesThe Education of All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142) of 1975The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as passed in 1965The Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as reauthorized in 2004

Which act of Congress added a number of stipulations intended to increase educators’ and schools’ accountability for student performance on annual standardized tests including linking federal funding Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)?Group of answer choicesEducation of All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as originally passed in 1965The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001Every Student Succeeds Act

One way the 2008 Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act responded to new issues that arose after the initial law was passed was to Blank______.Multiple choice question.decrease disabilities protected under the lawoverturn Supreme Court rulings that reduced protectionschange the basic intent of the lawreduce the powers of the President under the law

Which statement about the steps and legal requirements for supporting the needs of students who are referred for special education programs and services is true?Group of answer choicesThe No Child Left Behind Act was the first to emphasize the use of research-based interventions and instruction to improve the performance of all students, especially those who qualify for special education.Schools must notify parents verbally and in writing when they intend to evaluate a child for special education programs and services.Notice of intent to evaluate must be provided to the parent of a child who is referred but is not necessary when parents have asked for and been denied evaluation for their child.States can add to the requirements concerning the evaluation of students for special education programs and services, but they cannot do less than what is mandated by federal law.

One of the nation's best school systems has implemented a program for handicapped preschool students. This program allows town residents with disabilities to go to school at a very early age.What can you CONCLUDE from the statement above?Choose AnswerAThere are many programs like this.Choose AnswerBThere are disabled children in the community.Choose AnswerCThe state should fund the program.Choose AnswerDTeachers with special training are needed.Choose AnswerEMany parents cannot afford to educate disabled children.End of QuestionDCR5

The law that prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in hiring, advancement, or compensation and requires them to adapt the workplace if necessary is the Blank______.Multiple choice question.Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title 8Fair Labor Standards ActEqual Pay ActAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990