Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004

• IDEA ensures accountability at the individual and system level for students with disabilities.
• Accountability at the individual level is supported by the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Accountability at the system level is supported by participation in state and district-wide assessments based on grade-level content standards.

Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act

• Section 504 prohibits federally funded programs and activities, including schools, from discriminating against individuals with disabilities.
• Section 504 applies to a broad range of students with disabilities who may or may not qualify for special education services.
• 504 plans for students with disabilities often include the accommodations that may be used for assessment.