ODE Student Support 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Ohio's crisis response protocols, what is the first priority when a school identifies a student who may be a danger to themselves or others?
- Contact the school board for guidance
- Ensure the immediate safety of the student and others (Correct answer)
- Document the incident for the student's permanent file
- Notify the media to manage public perception
Correct answer: Ensure the immediate safety of the student and others
Ohio crisis response guidelines prioritize student and school safety above all other considerations, including administrative tasks.
Question 2: Which Ohio statute governs the confidentiality of student records and limits who can access them without parental consent?
- Ohio Revised Code 3319.321 aligned with FERPA (Correct answer)
- Ohio Public Records Act only
- The Safe Schools Act
- Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-01
Correct answer: Ohio Revised Code 3319.321 aligned with FERPA
Ohio Revised Code 3319.321 mirrors FERPA protections, restricting access to student educational records without parental consent.
Question 3: A student with an IEP transitions from middle school to high school in Ohio. Who is responsible for ensuring transition planning is included in the IEP by age 14?
- The student's middle school principal
- The IEP team, including the student when appropriate (Correct answer)
- The Ohio Department of Education directly
- The student's parents without school involvement
Correct answer: The IEP team, including the student when appropriate
Ohio requires transition planning to begin by age 14, and the IEP team—which must include the student when appropriate—is responsible for developing this plan.
Question 4: Under Ohio's Dyslexia guidelines, schools are required to screen students for reading difficulties at what grade level?
- Kindergarten through Grade 3 (Correct answer)
- Grades 1 and 2 only
- Grade 5 and above only
- Only students referred by teachers
Correct answer: Kindergarten through Grade 3
Ohio law requires universal literacy screening for students in kindergarten through third grade to identify potential reading difficulties including dyslexia early.
Question 5: What is the maximum number of days a student with a disability can be removed from their educational placement for disciplinary reasons before additional procedural safeguards are triggered in Ohio?
- 5 school days
- 10 school days (Correct answer)
- 15 school days
- 20 school days
Correct answer: 10 school days
Under IDEA and Ohio's implementation, removal of a student with a disability beyond 10 cumulative school days triggers manifestation determination and additional protections.
Question 6: Ohio's Student Wellness and Success Funds (SWSF) were established to support which of the following services?
- Athletic program equipment only
- Mental health, wraparound services, and community partnerships (Correct answer)
- College entrance exam preparation exclusively
- Advanced placement course materials
Correct answer: Mental health, wraparound services, and community partnerships
SWSF provides funding for schools to expand mental health services, community liaisons, and wraparound supports for at-risk students.
Question 7: When a parent disagrees with an IEP team's decision in Ohio, which dispute resolution option is the least formal and typically the fastest to initiate?
- Due process hearing
- State complaint investigation
- Facilitated IEP meeting (Correct answer)
- Federal court petition
Correct answer: Facilitated IEP meeting
A facilitated IEP meeting uses a trained, neutral facilitator to help parents and schools resolve disagreements without formal legal proceedings.
ODE Student Support 3
Under Ohio's crisis response protocols, what is the first priority when a school identifies a student who may be a danger to themselves or others?