TEA Principal Educational Law & Policy 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A student's cumulative academic transcript

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Disciplinary records maintained by the school

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Health records maintained by the school nurse

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Release records immediately to comply with the court order

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Refuse to release any records without written parental consent

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Consult the school board before taking any action

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Ages 6 through 18

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Ages 5 through 17

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Ages 5 through 18

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Ages 6 through 17

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

10 unexcused absences in a six-month period

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5 unexcused absences in a semester

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3 unexcused absences in a four-week period

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7 unexcused absences in any period

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Has been identified as gifted and talented

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Has failed the STAAR assessment two consecutive years

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Is at risk of dropping out as defined by TEC §29.081

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Grant the exemption because religious freedom supersedes state testing mandates

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Allow the parent to sign a waiver and excuse the student from testing

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Refer the request to the district's Title I coordinator

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)