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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Section 504 and IDEA, civil rights law Background Info Section 504, Does not require that a child need special education to qualify. Identification Section 504, Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disabling conditions by programs and activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance. Background Info Section 504, Provides an independent evaluation at the districts expense. Evaluation IDEA, Requires informed and written consent. Evaluation IDEA, Covers individuals who meet the definition of qualified "handicapped" person -- for example, a child who has or has had a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity or is regarded as handicapped by others. Identification Section 504, A full comprehensive evaluationrequired by multidisciplinary team. Evaluation IDEA, In 1990, this law was revised and reauthorized as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Further revisions were made to IDEA, and the IDEA Amendments were signed in 1997. Revision Since 1975, every child with a disability has been entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) designed to meet his or her individual needs under the rules and regulations of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act., No IEP FAPE Section 504, Appropriate education is designed to provide educational benefit. FAPE IDEA, Decisions are made by knowledgeable individuals. Does not require consent of parents, only notice. Evaluation Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Background Info Section 504, Appropriate education in comparison to other non-disabled students. FAPE Section 504, Periodic reevaluations are required. Evaluation Section 504, Since 1975, every child with a disability has been entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) designed to meet his or her individual needs under the rules and regulations of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Background Info IDEA, Covers all school-aged children who fall within one or more specific categories of qualifying conditions. Identification IDEA, Evaluation is drawn on information from a variety of sources and is documented. Evaluation Section 504, Student may be in Special Education or General Education classrooms. FAPE IDEA, Requires that child's disability adversely affect educational performance. Identification IDEA, Requires an evaluation for each child at least once every 3 years. Evaluation IDEA