True or False: Section 504 is legislation that ensures access to special education for students with various disabilities.

The statement that Section 504 is legislation that ensures access to special education for students with various disabilities is true. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is aimed at preventing discrimination against individuals with disabilities and ensuring they have equal access to education and other programs. This legislation applies broadly to students with a variety of disabilities, not limited to those with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.

The confusion might arise from how special education services are provided under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) versus accommodations provided under Section 504. While IDEA is specifically designed for children with certain categories of disabilities that require special education, Section 504 ensures that any child with a disability has access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE), which can include making accommodations in regular education settings.

Thus, the answer indicates misinterpretation of the scope of Section 504 in relation to special education, as it does indeed support access for students with a wide range of disabilities.