OAE School Law, Policy & Legal Compliance 2

Question 1

New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) ruled that school officials may search students based on:

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion that a school rule or law has been violated

Answer

T.L.O. established that school officials need only reasonable suspicion — not a warrant or probable cause — to conduct student searches, given schools' custodial role.

Question 2

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act differs from IDEA primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Serving a broader range of disabilities through accommodations without requiring specialized instruction

Answer

Section 504 covers any disability substantially limiting a major life activity and provides accommodations, while IDEA requires specialized instruction and covers a narrower eligibility definition.

Question 3

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaced which federal education law?

Accepted Answer

No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

Answer

ESSA (2015) replaced No Child Left Behind (2001) as the primary federal K-12 accountability law, returning more authority over standards and assessments to states.

Question 4

Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) established that:

Accepted Answer

Students retain constitutional rights unless expression substantially disrupts the school environment

Answer

Tinker ruled that students do not shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate, but those rights may be restricted when expression causes substantial disruption.

Question 5

When dismissing a tenured teacher for cause, administrators must ensure:

Accepted Answer

Documented cause and strict adherence to due process procedures

Answer

Dismissal of tenured teachers requires documented cause and due process, including written notice, an opportunity to respond, and following established procedural requirements.

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OAE School Law, Policy & Legal Compliance 2