In public schools, what does the ADA Amendments Act say about providing FAPE?

In public schools, what does the ADA Amendments Act say about providing FAPE?

• A. It requires schools to provide FAPE
• B. It does not require schools to provide FAPE
• C. It guarantees FAPE only for elementary students
• D. It replaces FAPE with environmental accessibility standards

Answer: (B)

ADAAA broadens protections for students with disabilities by defining disability more inclusively and prohibiting discrimination, so students can access education and receive appropriate accommodations. But the obligation to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is established by IDEA, not by the ADA Amendments Act. In public schools, ADAAA guarantees nondiscrimination and access, while FAPE remains the responsibility of IDEA. So the Act does not require schools to provide FAPE.

ADAAA broadens protections for students with disabilities by defining disability more inclusively and prohibiting discrimination, so students can access education and receive appropriate accommodations. But the obligation to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is established by IDEA, not by the ADA Amendments Act. In public schools, ADAAA guarantees nondiscrimination and access, while FAPE remains the responsibility of IDEA. So the Act does not require schools to provide FAPE.