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¶ … civil rights legislation that seeks to safeguard individuals with disabilities from discrimination and guarantees that disabled children have equal access to an education. However, every child may be entitled for special education and associated services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). One of the major issues with the two legislations is that entitlement to special education and associated services under IDEA and entitlement for protection under Section 504 are not disability-specific. This contributes to concern on who is entitled for protections under Section 504 but not within IDEA.
The determinations of eligibility for special education and associated services and for protection from discrimination are specific to every disabled child. The knowledge of IDEA and Section 504, especially their execution regulations, is usually necessary for obtaining suitable education for children with disabilities. Every child eligible for special education services under the IDEA statute is safeguarded under Section 504....
However, a child with disability that does not significantly impact academic performance is entitled to Section 504 protections but not entitled to special education services under IDEA statute ("Who is Eligible for Protections?" 2011).
IDEA, Section 504, NCLB, and ADA are important statutes for children with disabilities since they provide some special services and protections to these children. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was enacted to promote the eligibility of children with disability for special education and related services. On the contrary, Section 504 is a civil right statute that seeks to protect people with disabilities from discrimination and ensures equal access to an education for children with disabilities.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is based on the assumption that establishing high standards and measurable goals can enhance a person's educational…
References:
Rosenfeld, S.J. (n.d). Section 504 and IDEA: Basic Similarities and Differences. Retrieved April
25, 2013, from http://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/504_IDEA_Rosenfeld.html
"Who is Eligible for Protections Under Section 504 & #8230; but Not Under IDEA?" (2011, March 1).
Wrights Law. Retrieved April 25, 2013, from http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.who.protect.htm
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