PBC Safety & Compliance 4

Question 1

Which Supreme Court case established that students do not 'shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate'?

Accepted Answer

Tinker v. Des Moines

Answer

Tinker (1969) protected student symbolic speech unless it substantially disrupts school.

Question 2

In New Jersey v. T.L.O., what standard did the Supreme Court set for school searches of students?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion

Answer

School officials need reasonable suspicion, a lower bar than probable cause.

Question 3

Goss v. Lopez requires that students facing short-term suspension receive:

Accepted Answer

Notice of charges and an opportunity to respond

Answer

Due process for short suspensions requires notice and an informal hearing.

Question 4

A teacher posts a photo of a student's graded test with the name visible on social media. This most likely violates:

Accepted Answer

FERPA and district policy

Answer

Graded work with identifying information is part of protected education records.

Question 5

Which situation calls for activating a 'shelter-in-place' procedure?

Accepted Answer

A hazardous chemical release or severe weather outside

Answer

Shelter-in-place protects occupants from external hazards like tornadoes or chemical plumes.

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