What is the main difference between the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the educational context?

What is the main difference between the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the educational context?

• A. ADA governs accommodations while IDEA governs evaluation and educational services; the main difference lies in medical significance and added educational significance.
• B. ADA provides funding for services while IDEA does not.
• C. ADA applies only to postsecondary settings while IDEA applies to K-12.
• D. ADA and IDEA are identical in purpose and scope.

Answer: (A)