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Principal Educational Law & Policy Flashcards

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  1. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which of the following is NOT considered an education record?

    Answer: A teacher's personal notes kept solely for their own use

    FERPA excludes sole-possession records (personal notes not shared with others) from the definition of education records.

  2. A principal receives a subpoena requesting a student's education records. Under FERPA, the principal should:

    Answer: Make a reasonable effort to notify the parent before complying, unless the order prohibits it

    FERPA allows disclosure pursuant to a lawful subpoena but generally requires the school to notify the parent unless the order specifically prohibits such notification.

  3. Texas Education Code Section 25.001 establishes compulsory attendance requirements. Which age range must a child be enrolled in school in Texas?

    Answer: Ages 6 through 18

    Texas law requires compulsory school attendance for children ages 6 through 18 unless they have graduated.

  4. A student is chronically absent. Under Texas law, after how many unexcused absences must a campus principal file a complaint with the justice of the peace?

    Answer: 10 unexcused absences in a six-month period

    Texas Education Code §25.0951 requires the principal to file a complaint after 10 unexcused absences within a six-month period in the same school year.

  5. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a school is required to provide accommodations for a student who:

    Answer: Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity

    Section 504 protects individuals with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as learning.

  6. A parent requests that their child be exempt from the state-mandated STAAR assessment for religious reasons. As principal, how should you respond?

    Answer: Explain that Texas law does not provide a religious exemption from STAAR assessments

    Texas Education Code does not include a religious exemption from STAAR; principals must inform parents that participation is required by state law.

  7. Which federal law mandates that schools identify and evaluate students who may have disabilities and provide them a free appropriate public education (FAPE)?

    Answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    IDEA specifically mandates FAPE, appropriate evaluation, and specially designed instruction for eligible students with disabilities.