TEA Principal Educational Law & Policy 3

Question 1

A teacher is accused of corporal punishment in violation of district policy. Under Texas Education Code, a principal's first obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a thorough and impartial investigation before taking disciplinary action

Answer

Due process requires a fair investigation before disciplinary action; principals must gather facts before recommending any employment action.

Question 2

Under the Texas Whistleblower Act, a public school employee who reports a violation of law to an appropriate law enforcement authority is protected from:

Accepted Answer

Retaliation by the governmental entity that employs them

Answer

The Texas Whistleblower Act prohibits governmental employers from retaliating against employees who in good faith report legal violations.

Question 3

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex. When a student reports sexual harassment by a peer, the principal must:

Accepted Answer

Respond promptly and equitably, including conducting an investigation

Answer

Title IX requires schools to promptly and equitably respond to sexual harassment complaints, including conducting a formal investigation.

Question 4

Texas Education Code §37.0012 designates one person on each campus as a 'campus behavior coordinator.' What is the primary responsibility of this role?

Accepted Answer

Administering and overseeing student discipline

Answer

The campus behavior coordinator is primarily responsible for implementing the student code of conduct and administering student discipline.

Question 5

A principal wants to search a student's backpack based on a tip from another student. Under New Jersey v. T.L.O., the search is legal if:

Accepted Answer

There is reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a rule violation

Answer

New Jersey v. T.L.O. established that school searches require reasonable suspicion, not probable cause, and no warrant is needed.

(TEA) Texas Education Agency Principal Certification Practice Test

(TEA) Texas Education Agency Principal Certification Practice Test

TEA Principal Educational Law & Policy 3