FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12 Practice Test

What does Section 504 require from school districts regarding students with disabilities?

1. Providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE)

2. Offering advanced placement classes

3. Guaranteeing graduation for all students

4. Ensuring inclusion in all extracurricular activities

The correct answer is: Providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires school districts to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. This law ensures that students with disabilities have access to the same educational opportunities as their peers. Under Section 504, schools must develop and implement a plan outlining how they will accommodate the specific needs of each student with a disability to ensure their full participation in the educational environment. While the other options may contribute to a supportive educational atmosphere, they do not specifically align with the mandates of Section 504. For instance, advanced placement classes (like offering advanced placement classes) are not a requirement, and while inclusion in extracurricular activities is important, it is not explicitly defined by Section 504. Similarly, guaranteeing graduation for all students does not fall under the scope of Section 504 requirements. Therefore, option A directly reflects the core objective of Section 504 in supporting students with disabilities in achieving equitable education.