MDE Educational Policy 3

Question 1

A Minnesota district receives a complaint that a student with a disability was denied a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Which state agency investigates such complaints?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota Department of Education's Division of Compliance and Assistance

Answer

MDE's Division of Compliance and Assistance investigates IDEA-related complaints to ensure students with disabilities receive FAPE.

Question 2

Under Minnesota's open enrollment law, which of the following is a valid reason for a receiving district to deny a nonresident student's application?

Accepted Answer

The student has a disability requiring specialized services the district lacks capacity to provide

Answer

A receiving district may deny enrollment if it lacks the capacity or program to serve the student's identified disability-related needs.

Question 3

Which Minnesota education finance term refers to the foundational per-pupil revenue amount upon which most other general education aid is calculated?

Accepted Answer

Basic revenue

Answer

Basic revenue is the foundational per-pupil funding amount multiplied by adjusted pupil units to determine most general education aid in Minnesota.

Question 4

Minnesota requires all licensed teachers to complete what every five years to renew their license?

Accepted Answer

125 clock hours of continuing professional development

Answer

Minnesota teachers must complete 125 clock hours of continuing professional development aligned to their license every five-year renewal cycle.

Question 5

A school district's locally adopted levy that exceeds the state property tax formula limit must be approved by:

Accepted Answer

Voters in a district-wide referendum

Answer

Operating levies beyond the formula allowance require voter approval through a district-wide referendum under Minnesota school finance law.

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

MDE Educational Policy 3