NES Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A prospective employer of the student

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

IDEA's procedural safeguards

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

States

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Report suspicions to the designated child protective services authority

Answer

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

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NES Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 2