Questions: Q7. Which law was created in 1975 to ensure that children with disabilities
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have the opportunity to receive a free and appropriate education?
ESSA
IDEA
NCLB
Transcript text: Q7. Which law was created in 1975 to ensure that children with disabilities
1 point
have the opportunity to receive a free and appropriate education?
ESSA
IDEA
NCLB
Solution
The answer is: IDEA
Explanation for each option:
ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act): This law was enacted in 2015 and reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It replaced the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and aimed to provide all students with a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. However, it is not specifically focused on children with disabilities.
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act): This law was originally enacted in 1975 as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) and was later renamed IDEA. It ensures that children with disabilities have the opportunity to receive a free and appropriate public education, just like other children. This is the correct answer to the question.
NCLB (No Child Left Behind Act): This law was enacted in 2001 and focused on increasing accountability in education by requiring states to develop assessments in basic skills. It aimed to close the achievement gap between different groups of students but was not specifically created to address the needs of children with disabilities.