ESE ESE Legal Frameworks & Disability Law

Question 1

What does FAPE stand for in special education law?

Accepted Answer

Free and Appropriate Public Education

Answer

Federal Assessment and Performance Evaluation

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Functional Academic Progress Evaluation

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Full Access to Public Enrollment

Question 2

What is the 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) principle under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

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

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Students must always be placed in general education classrooms

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Students should receive all services in pull-out settings

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Only students with mild disabilities qualify for general education placement

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the six principles of IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Standardized Curriculum for All Students

Answer

Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

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Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

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Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Question 4

Under IDEA, which category is NOT one of the 13 recognized disability categories?

Accepted Answer

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a standalone category

Answer

Specific Learning Disability

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Emotional Disturbance

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Intellectual Disability

Question 5

What is the 'Child Find' obligation under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

States and school districts must identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities who may need special education services

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Schools must locate and enroll all school-age children

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Parents must report children with disabilities to the school

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Schools must search for students who are truant

Question 6

What is the maximum timeline for completing an initial evaluation after parental consent under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

60 days

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30 days

Answer

45 days

Answer

90 days