Several Amendments were added to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act when it was re-authorized in 1997 and 2004. These have an impact on special education services and special education teachers. Describe these amendments and ways they impact the provision of these services.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: All of these amendments change the composition of IEP documents and team meetings:
• Change to IEP team composition and the written document—team members do not have to attend if parents approve
• Access to general curriculum—students must have access
• Universal design for learning
• Including students with disabilities in state and district-wide assessments—only 10% of students with disabilities can be exempt but must receive an alternate assessment
• Disciplinary provisions were added to requirements, manifestation determinations
Learning Objective: Describe the major tenants of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and how they impact special education services in the United States.
Answer Location: Pages 39–40, multiple headings
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Difficulty level: Hard

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