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Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under FERPA, which of the following parties generally does NOT have automatic rights to access a student's education records without consent?

    Answer: A prospective employer of the student

    FERPA protects student records from disclosure to employers without student consent, even for former students.

  2. Which federal law requires schools to provide a 'free appropriate public education' (FAPE) to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment?

    Answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    IDEA specifically mandates FAPE in the least restrictive environment (LRE) for eligible students with disabilities.

  3. A school district fails to hold an annual IEP meeting for a student with a disability. This is a violation of which legal requirement?

    Answer: IDEA's procedural safeguards

    IDEA's procedural safeguards require annual IEP reviews; failure to do so constitutes a procedural violation.

  4. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which entity holds primary responsibility for setting academic standards and accountability systems?

    Answer: States

    ESSA devolved significant authority back to states to set their own standards and design their own accountability systems.

  5. A teacher suspects a student is being abused at home. Under mandatory reporting laws, the teacher should FIRST:

    Answer: Report suspicions to the designated child protective services authority

    Mandatory reporters must report suspected child abuse directly to child protective services without delay, regardless of certainty.

  6. Which of the following best describes the role of a Section 504 plan compared to an IEP?

    Answer: A 504 plan provides accommodations without specialized instruction, while an IEP includes specialized education services

    Section 504 plans provide reasonable accommodations for students who do not qualify for the specialized instruction mandated under IDEA's IEP.

  7. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 primarily prohibits:

    Answer: Sex discrimination in federally funded education programs

    Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.