The following table list the primary differences between the grade K-12 Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA)and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act (504) American's With Disability Act (ADA)
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Grade K-12 IDEA Plan |
Grades K-12 504 Plan |
College 504 & ADA |
| Success more of a right | No gaurantee | No guarantee of success. Student responsible for own success |
| District identifies responsibility | Parent provides documentation of disability | Student provides documentation of disability and need for accommodation |
| Free evaluation of disability | Parent's responsibility | Student's responsibility |
| District develops Individual Education Plan (IEP) | Parent/School develops education plan | Student identifies accommodations and academic needs. |
| Entitled to services identified on IEP | Services determined by education plan | College services not automatic. Each college develops eligibility and service policy. |
| District ensures that the IEP is implemented | District, parent, and student are responsible. The education plan is implemented | Student responsible for own progress |
| Teacher Advocate | Parent and student advocate | Student advocates for self |
| Fundamental alterations to program of study permitted as identified on IEP | Fundamental alterations to program of study permitted as identified on 504 plan |
None Allowed: Accommodations may not alter fundamental nature of course or impose an undue burden on an institution |
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Personal Services: For example, transportation, personal attendant, nurse |
None Provided | None Provided |