CPACE California Education Law and Policy

Question 1

Under California Education Code, a principal has mandatory reporting obligations regarding suspected child abuse under:

Accepted Answer

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

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FERPA (Federal)

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California Education Code Section 48980

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Title IX Federal Regulations

Question 2

California's Williams Act (Education Code 35186) primarily protects students' rights to:

Accepted Answer

Sufficient textbooks, clean facilities, and qualified teachers

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Free extracurricular activities and athletics

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Guaranteed after-school tutoring programs

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Access to advanced coursework in every school

Question 3

Under California Education Code, compulsory school attendance applies to children aged:

Accepted Answer

6 through 18

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5 through 16

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5 through 18

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7 through 16

Question 4

A student's suspension under California Education Code 48900 must be preceded by an informal conference UNLESS:

Accepted Answer

The student's presence poses an immediate danger or threat to others

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The student is a repeat offender

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The incident occurred off campus

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The parent requests that no conference be held

Question 5

California Education Code 48980 requires school districts to notify parents annually of:

Accepted Answer

Their rights and school policies, including curriculum content and opt-out options

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Teacher salary information and district budget details

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All student discipline incidents that occurred during the previous year

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Detailed academic performance data for every class

Question 6

Under California law, which party has the authority to expel a student from school?

Accepted Answer

The governing board of the school district

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The school principal alone

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The classroom teacher with department head approval

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The county superintendent of schools