National Evaluation Series (NES) Assessment of Professional Knowledge Practice Test

Which of the following does the Americans with Disabilities Act protect?

1. Disabled students have the right to participate in athletics.

2. Schools may not discriminate against students based on gender.

3. Schools must be held accountable to strict standards measured by standardized testing.

4. Identifiable student information may not be shared with outside entities.

The correct answer is: Disabled students have the right to participate in athletics.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas, including education. The act ensures that disabled students have the opportunity to participate in athletics on an equal basis with their peers. This means that any athletic program must make reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to compete, thus fostering inclusivity and equal opportunity. The other options pertain to different areas of protection or standards that do not relate directly to the Americans with Disabilities Act. For instance, the protection against gender discrimination is covered under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which specifically addresses gender equity in education. The responsibility of schools to meet standards measured by standardized testing deals more with educational accountability rather than disability rights. Additionally, the confidentiality of identifiable student information is primarily regulated by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which is focused on privacy and access to educational records rather than issues of disability discrimination.