ATC Texas School Law and Professional Ethics 3

Question 1

Under Texas law, what is an educator's obligation regarding student confidentiality in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Protect student educational records and personal information from unauthorized disclosure under FERPA

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Share student progress with any interested community member

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Post student grades publicly to motivate performance

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Disclose student medical records to all classroom volunteers

Question 2

What is the purpose of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for students in Texas schools?

Accepted Answer

To provide accommodations for students with disabilities who do not qualify for special education under IDEA

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To fund bilingual education programs

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To regulate school building accessibility for staff only

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To establish gifted and talented program eligibility

Question 3

Which Texas law requires school districts to adopt an acceptable use policy (AUP) for student internet access?

Accepted Answer

Texas Education Code §26.0092 and the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

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Texas Penal Code §33.02

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Texas Family Code §107.009

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Texas Government Code §441

Question 4

Under the Texas Educator Code of Ethics, what is the ethical obligation when a teacher disagrees with a school policy?

Accepted Answer

Address the disagreement through appropriate professional and administrative channels rather than ignoring or publicly undermining the policy

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Refuse to follow the policy and notify parents directly

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File an anonymous complaint with the TEA immediately

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Ignore the policy and exercise personal discretion in the classroom

Question 5

Which Texas statute protects a teacher from retaliation for reporting a violation of state or federal law in good faith?

Accepted Answer

Texas Education Code §21.053 and the Texas Whistleblower Act (TGC §554)

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Texas Labor Code §61.001

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Texas Health and Safety Code §161

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Texas Occupations Code §53.021

Question 6

What does 'in loco parentis' mean for Texas educators?

Accepted Answer

Teachers stand in the place of parents and have authority to supervise and discipline students while at school

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Teachers must obtain parental permission for every instructional decision

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Parents can replace teachers during class visits

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Educators can make medical decisions for students without parental consent