CPS Special Education Laws & Ethics 2

Question 1

Under IDEA 2004, which party bears the burden of proof in a due process hearing challenging an IEP?

Accepted Answer

The party seeking relief, as determined by Schaffer v. Weast

Answer

The Supreme Court ruled in Schaffer v. Weast (2005) that the burden of proof falls on the party seeking relief, which is often the parents.

Question 2

A psycho-educational specialist shares a student's evaluation results with a university researcher without parental consent. This most directly violates which law?

Accepted Answer

FERPA

Answer

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) prohibits disclosure of student education records, including evaluation data, without written parental consent.

Question 3

Which IDEA principle requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Least restrictive environment

Answer

The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principle mandates placement with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate given the student's needs.

Question 4

A school district refuses to evaluate a child suspected of having a disability because the child recently moved from another district. This violates IDEA's principle of:

Accepted Answer

Zero reject

Answer

Zero reject requires schools to provide services to all eligible children with disabilities regardless of circumstances, including recent enrollment.

Question 5

Under Section 504, 'qualified individual with a disability' for a student means one who:

Accepted Answer

Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity and is in a program receiving federal funding

Answer

Section 504 covers any student with a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting a major life activity in a federally funded program.

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

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CPS Special Education Laws & Ethics 2