OAE School Law, Policy & Legal Compliance 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Hazelwood ruled that school-sponsored speech (like a school newspaper) can be regulated by administrators for legitimate educational purposes without violating the First Amendment.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The student's attending pediatrician or physician

Answer

IDEA specifies required IEP team members — parents, general and special education teachers, a district representative, and others — but does not mandate a physician's participation.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Prior written notice is a procedural safeguard under IDEA requiring schools to notify parents in writing before proposing or refusing any action related to identification, evaluation, or placement.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

Answer

IDEA requires a manifestation determination review (MDR) to determine whether a student's misconduct is caused by or substantially related to their disability before a disciplinary change of placement.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Establish behavioral expectations and limit school liability for technology misuse

Answer

AUPs outline permissible use of school technology resources, set clear behavioral expectations, and help schools manage legal liability when technology is misused.

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OAE School Law, Policy & Legal Compliance 3