Which of the following is a civil rights law?

• A. Section 504
• B. Bloom's Taxonomy
• C. Formative
• D. Sponge activities

Answer: (A)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a civil rights law because it protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in programs and activities that receive federal funds, which includes public schools. It ensures students with disabilities have equal access to education by requiring schools to provide reasonable accommodations and remove barriers so they can participate fully in classes, tests, and other school activities. This is different from Bloom's Taxonomy, which is a framework for organizing learning objectives, or from formative assessments and generic classroom activities. For a substitute teacher, this means following the student’s 504 plan, implementing the listed accommodations, and knowing who to contact for questions, all while maintaining confidentiality and focusing on giving the student equal educational opportunities.