Which of the following is NOT an eligibility category under IDEIA?

• A. Autism (ASD)
• B. Visual Impairment
• C. Gifted and Talented
• D. Emotional and Behavioral Disorder

Answer: (D)

Under IDEA, eligibility categories are the formal labels used to identify disabilities that qualify a student for special education services. Autism and Visual Impairment are official categories, and Emotional Disturbance is the correct formal label for that area.

The option uses the phrase “Emotional and Behavioral Disorder,” which is not the official IDEA category name. The recognized category is Emotional Disturbance. Because this option does not match the standard label used in IDEA, it isn’t an eligible category, even though the concept it attempts to describe has a real, officially labeled counterpart. Gifted and Talented is not an IDEA disability category either, but the test here hinges on the exact IDEA terminology, making the nonstandard label the best answer.