Ed.D. Doctor of Education Educational Policy and Law 2

Question 1

In U.S. education law, 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) means students with disabilities should be educated:

Accepted Answer

Alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

Answer

LRE requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate given their individual needs.

Question 2

Which U.S. Department of Education office investigates complaints of civil rights violations in schools?

Accepted Answer

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Answer

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces federal civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in programs receiving federal financial assistance.

Question 3

A student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) must be reviewed at least:

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

IDEA requires that each student's IEP be reviewed and updated at least once per year to ensure continued appropriateness.

Question 4

Which doctrine allows states to set educational standards and policies with minimal federal interference?

Accepted Answer

Reserved powers (10th Amendment)

Answer

The 10th Amendment's reserved powers doctrine means education is primarily a state responsibility since it is not explicitly delegated to the federal government in the Constitution.

Question 5

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 applies to students who:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Section 504 protects individuals with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities in programs receiving federal funding.

Ed.D. Doctor of Education Practice Test

Ed.D. Doctor of Education Practice Test

Ed.D. Doctor of Education Educational Policy and Law 2