Which law requires schools to accommodate students with disabilities?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the correct answer because it specifically mandates that public schools provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to eligible children with disabilities. This law ensures that students with disabilities receive special education and related services tailored to their individual needs. IDEA emphasizes the importance of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each child, which details the specific accommodations and modifications necessary for their educational success.

While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act also provide rights and protections for individuals with disabilities, they focus more broadly on accessibility and non-discrimination rather than the provision of specific educational services like IDEA does. The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) primarily addresses educational accountability and does not specifically focus on the rights of students with disabilities in the same way that IDEA does.