OAE School Law, Policy & Legal Compliance 3

Question 1

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988) ruled that school administrators:

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May exercise editorial control over school-sponsored publications for legitimate pedagogical reasons

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Cannot restrict school newspaper content under any circumstances

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Must publish all student-submitted articles without review

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Have no authority over student expression in extracurricular activities

Question 2

An IEP team as required by IDEA must include all of the following EXCEPT:

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The student's attending pediatrician or physician

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The student's parents or legal guardians

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A general education teacher of the student

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A special education teacher or provider

Question 3

Under IDEA, 'prior written notice' must be given to parents whenever the school:

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Proposes or refuses to change a student's identification, evaluation, or placement

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Schedules a routine parent-teacher conference or progress check

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Implements a new curriculum program in the student's classroom

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Assigns the student to a different general education teacher mid-year

Question 4

Which law specifically requires a 'manifestation determination review' before changing placement for disciplinary reasons?

Accepted Answer

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Title IX of the Education Amendments

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FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

Question 5

A school's acceptable use policy (AUP) for technology primarily serves to:

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Establish behavioral expectations and limit school liability for technology misuse

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Block all non-academic internet content from student access

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Monitor teacher electronic communications for evaluation purposes

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Satisfy Title I technology infrastructure funding requirements

Question 6

Bethel School District v. Fraser (1986) ruled that schools may lawfully discipline students for:

Accepted Answer

Delivering vulgar or lewd speech at a school-sponsored event

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Wearing political armbands in silent, non-disruptive protest

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Publishing dissenting opinion pieces in the school newspaper

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Organizing peaceful off-campus student demonstrations

Question 7

A teacher publicly posts student grades and personal information online. This most directly violates:

Accepted Answer

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

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Title IX (prohibition on sex-based discrimination)

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ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

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IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)