ADHD School Accommodations: ADD Special-Ed Law Quiz

Test your knowledge of special-education law for children with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD).

Teachers cannot decide whether they will implement an IEP or 504 Plan, or whether they will teach a student with a disability like ADHD.

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False

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Students with ADHD may qualify for one-on-one aides, bus transportation, or other more intensive or expensive services in the classroom.

True

False

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Schools cannot require students with ADHD to take stimulant medication in order to qualify for special education or other services.

True

False

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ADHD students with passing grades or adequate achievement scores may qualify for a Section 504 Plan, but not an IEP.

True

False

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Students with 504 Plans are entitled to accommodations — like preferential seating or un-timed tests — but not to services.

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False

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Schools may require parents to sign a waiver of liability before agreeing to administer medication at school.

True

False

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To qualify for eligibility under IDEA or Section 504, a student does not need a doctor's diagnosis.

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False

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ADHD does not qualify as a disability.

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False

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Schools may require a medical diagnosis of ADHD at the parents’ expense prior to proceeding with an evaluation for special education or a 504 Plan.

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False

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Students with ADHD may qualify for a positive behavior support plan even if they aren't exhibiting disruptive or inappropriate behavior.

True

False

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