CPACE California Education Law and Policy 2

Question 1

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in:

Accepted Answer

Any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance

Answer

Title IX broadly prohibits sex-based discrimination across all programs and activities in schools receiving federal funding, including academics, athletics, and school climate.

Question 2

California's FAIR Education Act (SB 48) requires schools to:

Accepted Answer

Include the historical contributions of LGBTQ+ people in social studies curriculum

Answer

SB 48 amended the Education Code to require age-appropriate inclusion of LGBTQ+ figures and history in social studies instruction across grade levels.

Question 3

Under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), the 'Least Restrictive Environment' principle requires:

Accepted Answer

Students with disabilities to be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

Answer

LRE requires maximizing inclusion with appropriate supports, not mandating full inclusion regardless of individual needs.

Question 4

A California school receives a complaint of sexual harassment between students. Under Title IX, the school's first obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Respond promptly and equitably, and investigate the complaint

Answer

Title IX requires schools to promptly and equitably respond to and investigate sexual harassment complaints while supporting all parties involved.

Question 5

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires California schools to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately enroll and retain homeless students regardless of missing documentation

Answer

McKinney-Vento requires immediate enrollment of homeless students even without typically required documents like proof of residence, immunization records, or transcripts.

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CPACE California Education Law and Policy 2