Which of the following is a characteristic of Section 504?
A) Applies to children and youth from birth through age 21
B) Effect on education is not required.
C) Each of 13 disability categories has its own definition.
D) Must be eligible under one of the 13 categories

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs that receive federal financial assistance. It does not require the disability to have a direct effect on the individual's education, unlike the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which has specific eligibility categories and definitions for services.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Section 504