Which law states that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from benefits of programs receiving Federal financial assistance?

• A. Rehabilitation Act - Section 504
• B. Americans with Disabilities Act
• C. IDEA
• D. Education for All Handicapped Children Act

Answer: (A)

This item centers on nondiscrimination in programs that receive federal financial assistance. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act says that if someone is qualified, they cannot be denied the benefits of any program or activity that receives federal funds, nor can they be excluded from participation because of disability. In schools, this means accommodations and equal access must be provided so students with disabilities can participate fully in services supported by federal funds.

This is different from the Americans with Disabilities Act, which broadens protections beyond federal funding to employment, public services, and public accommodations more generally. IDEA (formerly Education for All Handicapped Children Act) focuses on guaranteeing a free appropriate public education for children with disabilities. The wording described is specifically the protection offered under Section 504.