A policy violation occurs when a school restricts a student with a disability from using the computer lab.

A policy violation occurs when a school restricts a student with a disability from using the computer lab.

• A. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• B. FERPA
• C. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• D. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Answer: (D)

The situation tests how schools must ensure equal access to education for students with disabilities by providing necessary accommodations. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in any program or activity that receives federal funds, including public schools. Denying a student with a disability the use of the computer lab effectively blocks access to a standard instructional tool, which is a form of discrimination unless appropriate accommodations are made. Providing access typically means reasonable accommodations or assistive technology so the student can participate fully in lessons and activities. While IDEA governs special education services and IEPs, and ADA also prohibits discrimination, Section 504 directly addresses access to the school’s programs and resources for students with disabilities, making it the most applicable rule in this scenario.

The situation tests how schools must ensure equal access to education for students with disabilities by providing necessary accommodations. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in any program or activity that receives federal funds, including public schools. Denying a student with a disability the use of the computer lab effectively blocks access to a standard instructional tool, which is a form of discrimination unless appropriate accommodations are made. Providing access typically means reasonable accommodations or assistive technology so the student can participate fully in lessons and activities. While IDEA governs special education services and IEPs, and ADA also prohibits discrimination, Section 504 directly addresses access to the school’s programs and resources for students with disabilities, making it the most applicable rule in this scenario.