Jennie Bourgeois

While there are some similarities about these laws, there are some very important differences to consider as well.

IDEA -

• ensures a free and appropriate education (FAPE) for children with disabilities who fall within one of the specificed categories.
• covers ages 3-21
• provides individual, supplemental support services in addition to the general curriculum to ensure access and is provided free of charge to the parents
• requires a written IEP specifying the services to be delivered, requires transition planning for those age 16 and older and requires a behavioral intervention plan for any child with a disability that has a behavioral issue
• defines Appropriate Education as – a program that is reasonably calculated to provide benefit to the student.
• provides additional funding to states and local districts to provide special education services

504 –

• civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities in any agency, school or institution that received federal funds.  provides individuals with disabilities an opportunity to participate with their peers to the fullest extent possible.
• covers all persons with a disability from discrimination
• eliminates barriers that prevent individuals from participating in programs and services.
• does not require an IEP, but does require a documented plan for reasonable accommodations to be provided to the child with a disability in order for them to fully participate in the general curriculum.
• defines Appropriate Education as – comparable to the one provided to general education students.
• does not provide any additional funding to states or local school districts and IDEA funding cannot be used to serve 504 students.

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