OAE School Law, Policy & Legal Compliance

Question 1

Under IDEA, students with disabilities must be educated in the:

Accepted Answer

Least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs

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Most intensive setting available to ensure safety

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Regular classroom with no special support

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Most appropriate self-contained special education class

Question 2

FERPA primarily grants parents and eligible students the right to:

Accepted Answer

Review and control access to educational records

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Appeal teacher grading decisions in court

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Attend all school board meetings on student matters

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Request specific teachers for their child

Question 3

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on:

Accepted Answer

Sex in federally funded education programs

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Race in federally funded programs

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Disability in school settings

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Religion in public schools

Question 4

Which Supreme Court case established due process rights for students facing suspension?

Accepted Answer

Goss v. Lopez (1975)

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Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)

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New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985)

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Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)

Question 5

Under FERPA, schools may release student records without parental consent to:

Accepted Answer

School officials with a legitimate educational interest

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Media organizations reporting on school achievement trends

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Any adult family member who requests them

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Employers seeking to verify attendance records

Question 6

A student's IEP under IDEA must be formally reviewed at least:

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Every 6 months for progress monitoring compliance

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Every 2 years unless a concern is raised

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Every 3 years at reevaluation

Question 7

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires schools to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately enroll homeless students even without typical documentation

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Create separate supportive classrooms for homeless students

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Notify social services before enrolling homeless students

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Require proof of residence submitted within 30 days of enrollment