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

Answer

FERPA and Texas law require educators to safeguard student records and personal information, sharing them only with authorized parties who have a legitimate educational interest.

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

Answer

Section 504 prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities and requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations so students can access the general education curriculum.

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)

Answer

TEC §26.0092 and CIPA together require districts to establish an AUP governing student internet use and to filter inappropriate content on school networks.

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

Answer

The Code of Ethics requires educators to work within official structures and use appropriate channels (e.g., speaking with supervisors or union representatives) to address policy disagreements rather than acting unilaterally.

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)

Answer

The Texas Whistleblower Act and TEC §21.053 protect public school employees who report violations of law from employer retaliation, including termination or demotion.

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ATC Texas School Law and Professional Ethics 3