CEOE Oklahoma Education Law 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Oklahoma law, what is the minimum number of days in a school year required for public schools?
- 150 days
- 165 days
- 180 days (Correct answer)
- 190 days
Correct answer: 180 days
Oklahoma law requires a minimum of 180 instructional days per school year for public schools.
Question 2: Which Oklahoma statute governs the Teacher Due Process Act, providing teachers with procedural protections before dismissal?
- Title 70, Section 6-101.1 (Correct answer)
- Title 70, Section 5-117
- Title 70, Section 6-202
- Title 70, Section 3-111
Correct answer: Title 70, Section 6-101.1
The Teacher Due Process Act is found in Title 70, Section 6-101.1 of Oklahoma Statutes and outlines dismissal procedures.
Question 3: Under Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act, a school board must provide notice of a regular meeting at least how many hours in advance?
- 12 hours
- 24 hours (Correct answer)
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
Correct answer: 24 hours
Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act requires at least 24 hours' advance notice for regular public meetings.
Question 4: What does Oklahoma law require regarding background checks for new school employees?
- Only employees who work directly with students need checks
- Background checks are optional if references are provided
- All new school employees must undergo a criminal history background check (Correct answer)
- Background checks are required only for teachers, not support staff
Correct answer: All new school employees must undergo a criminal history background check
Oklahoma law mandates criminal history background checks for all new school employees, including support staff.
Question 5: A student with a disability in Oklahoma is entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) under which federal law incorporated into Oklahoma practice?
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act only
- IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) (Correct answer)
- Americans with Disabilities Act only
- No Child Left Behind Act
Correct answer: IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
IDEA requires states, including Oklahoma, to provide FAPE to eligible students with disabilities through appropriate special education services.
Question 6: Under Oklahoma law, if a teacher suspects child abuse or neglect, when must a report be made?
- Within 72 hours
- At the end of the school day
- Immediately or as soon as practically possible (Correct answer)
- Within one week
Correct answer: Immediately or as soon as practically possible
Oklahoma law requires mandatory reporters, including teachers, to report suspected abuse immediately or as soon as practicable.
Question 7: Which body has the primary authority to set curriculum standards for Oklahoma public schools?
- Local school boards exclusively
- The Oklahoma State Department of Education (Correct answer)
- The Governor's Office of Education
- The Oklahoma Legislature directly
Correct answer: The Oklahoma State Department of Education
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is the primary authority responsible for establishing academic standards and curriculum frameworks.
CEOE Oklahoma Education Law 2
Under Oklahoma law, what is the minimum number of days in a school year required for public schools?