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High School

College

Applicable law is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [IDEA]

Applicable laws are the Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA], the ADA Amendments Act [ADAAA], and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 

The IDEA law focuses on success

ADA laws focus on access

Modificationsof programs and curricula are required

Only reasonable adjustments/supports are required; cannot fundamentally alter the course

School districtis responsible for identifying a student’s disability

The student must self-identify

The school district develops Individualized Education Plans [IEPs] to define special education services

Students must identify needs and request services

The school district provides free evaluations

The student must obtain evaluations at his/her own expense–IEPs are often insufficient documentation to verify a student’s disability

Parent has access to student records and can participate in the IEP process

Parent does not have access to any student records without the student’s written consent (FERPA release of information)

Parent advocates for the student

The student must self-advocate

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