Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance Flashcards
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When a parent disagrees with a school's evaluation of their child under IDEA, what is the parent's right?
Answer: To request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at public expense
Parents have the right to request an IEE at public expense when they disagree with the school's evaluation, subject to certain conditions.
Under FERPA, 'directory information' such as a student's name and grade level may be released without consent ONLY if:
Answer: The school has given parents annual notice and the opportunity to opt out
Schools may release directory information without prior consent only after notifying parents annually and allowing them to opt out.
Which of the following scenarios constitutes a violation of IDEA's 'least restrictive environment' requirement?
Answer: Automatically placing all students with emotional disturbances in self-contained classrooms without individual consideration
LRE requires individualized placement decisions; automatic categorical placement without individual consideration violates this mandate.
A school district receives a complaint alleging violation of Section 504. Which federal agency investigates these complaints?
Answer: Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Education investigates Section 504 and Title II ADA complaints.
Under ESSA, schools identified for 'comprehensive support and improvement' are those that:
Answer: Are in the lowest-performing five percent of schools or have consistently underperforming subgroups
ESSA targets the lowest five percent of schools and those with consistently underperforming subgroups for comprehensive support.
Which of the following actions by a school most clearly violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment?
Answer: A teacher leading the class in a prayer at the start of each school day
Teacher-led prayer in a public school classroom constitutes government-sponsored religious activity, violating the Establishment Clause.
A student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) must be reviewed at minimum:
Answer: Annually
IDEA requires that each student's IEP be reviewed at least once per year to assess progress and update goals.