CEC Legal Frameworks & Educational Law

Question 1

What federal law mandates that schools provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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No Child Left Behind Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Question 2

Under FERPA, who holds the right to inspect and review a student's educational records once that student turns 18?

Accepted Answer

The student themselves, as an 'eligible student'

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The school principal and all certified teachers

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Parents or legal guardians regardless of the student's age

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Any school district employee with an educational interest

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

Accepted Answer

To outline personalized goals, accommodations, and related services for a student with a disability

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To document a student's standardized test scores across grade levels

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To create a behavior intervention plan for any student with disciplinary issues

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To track college application timelines for students with learning differences

Question 4

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects students who:

Accepted Answer

Have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity

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Have been formally identified under IDEA as requiring special education

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Are English Language Learners needing language acquisition support

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Score below grade level on two or more state assessments

Question 5

The 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) principle under IDEA requires schools to:

Accepted Answer

Educate students with disabilities alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

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Place all students with disabilities in self-contained special education classrooms

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Use the least expensive intervention strategies when designing IEPs

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Minimize the number of academic goals listed in each student's IEP

Question 6

Under IDEA, how frequently must an IEP team formally review a student's IEP?

Accepted Answer

At least once per year

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Every six months

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Every two years or upon a school change

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Every three years, coinciding with the triennial re-evaluation

Question 7

The 'Child Find' mandate under IDEA requires public schools to:

Accepted Answer

Actively identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities who may need special education services

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Locate students who are truant and return them to school

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Find appropriate private school placements for students whose IEPs cannot be implemented locally

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Search for academically gifted students who are not receiving sufficiently challenging instruction