SLLA Legal and Policy Frameworks 4

Question 1

Which federal law governs the confidentiality of student education records and applies to all schools receiving federal funds?

Accepted Answer

FERPA

Answer

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records at schools receiving federal funding.

Question 2

Under ESSA, which entity holds primary responsibility for setting academic standards and designing accountability systems?

Accepted Answer

States

Answer

ESSA shifted significant authority back to states, which are responsible for setting their own standards, assessments, and accountability systems.

Question 3

A teacher reports suspected child abuse to the principal, who decides not to contact authorities. Which of the following is most accurate regarding the principal's legal obligations?

Accepted Answer

The principal may have violated state mandatory reporting law, which typically requires direct reporting by school personnel

Answer

Most state mandatory reporting laws require all school personnel who suspect abuse to report directly to authorities, not just to their supervisor.

Question 4

The Lau v. Nichols Supreme Court ruling requires public schools to:

Accepted Answer

Take affirmative steps to ensure English learners have meaningful access to educational programs

Answer

Lau v. Nichols held that providing identical materials to students who do not understand English denies them equal access to educational opportunity.

Question 5

Which legal concept refers to a school board's authority to act as a parent-like guardian over students, particularly in enforcing discipline?

Accepted Answer

In loco parentis

Answer

In loco parentis ('in the place of a parent') is the legal doctrine granting school officials parental-like authority over students during the school day.

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SLLA Legal and Policy Frameworks 4