Section 504
Established in 1973.
IDEA 2004
Established in 2004.
Provide federal financial assistance to schools (state/local) to guarantee Sp.Ed. related svcs.
ADA
Established in 1990.
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
Prohibit discrimination soley based on disability.
No federal funds.
Qualifications or eligibility for services.
Improve living conditions of those with disablities.
Compare/Analyze 504, IDEA, ADA
Section 504 and ADA do not use federal funds to implement services.
Section 504 and IDEA 2004 need to provide parents with a written notice in regards to their students evaluations and if they need Sp.Ed. placement.
Section 504 and IDEA protect students with disabilities.
Section 504 and ADA are civil rights laws, while IDEA is an education act.
