Which items are encompassed by Supplementary Aids and Services?

• A. Accommodations and Modifications; Special Education Services
• B. Parking permit and lunch menu
• C. Graduation requirements
• D. Classroom discipline policies

Answer: (A)

Supplementary Aids and Services are the supports that help a student with a disability participate with peers in the general education setting. They include accommodations—things that help the student access the same curriculum without changing the expectations (like extended time, preferential seating, or assistive technology)—and modifications—changes to what is taught or the level of task required. They can also cover related services, which are the special education services needed to implement those supports, such as speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, or counseling. That combination of accommodations, modifications, and necessary special education services is what SAS encompasses. Items like a parking permit or lunch menu are logistical supports and do not relate to the student’s access to instruction; graduation requirements and classroom discipline policies are broader school policies, not specific aids or services designed to enable participation in learning.