MEGA Cross Categorical Special Education Practice Test

Which law requires the development of an accommodation plan for a student with an orthopedic impairment?

1. Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act

2. No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

3. Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)

4. Bilingual Education Act

The correct answer is: Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act

Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act is the correct answer because it specifically mandates that schools provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities, including orthopedic impairments. This law ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to education and the necessary support to participate fully in schools. Under Section 504, an accommodation plan—often referred to as a 504 plan—is developed collaboratively to address the individual needs of the student, outlining the specific accommodations required to support their learning. The No Child Left Behind Act primarily focused on ensuring accountability in education and addressing the needs of all students, particularly in terms of academic performance, but did not specifically address the creation of accommodation plans for students with disabilities. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) is more focused on the provision of special education services to students with specific disabilities and requires the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) rather than an accommodation plan. While students covered under IDEA may also require accommodations, the law itself does not directly mandate the development of accommodation plans for students with orthopedic impairments like Section 504 does. The Bilingual Education Act aims to ensure that students with limited English proficiency receive appropriate language assistance, but it does not pertain to orthopedic impairments or general accommodations