TEA School Safety & Crisis Management 2

Question 1

Under the Texas Safe Schools Act, which of the following is a required component of a school's multihazard emergency operations plan?

Accepted Answer

Procedures for responding to natural disasters, armed attacks, and other hazards

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Social media monitoring protocols only

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Fire evacuation procedures only

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Technology backup and recovery systems

Question 2

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a 'reunification' procedure following a school emergency evacuation?

Accepted Answer

To account for and safely release students to authorized guardians

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To bring evacuated staff members back to the building

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To reconnect separated staff members after an incident

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To restore normal school operations as quickly as possible

Question 3

The Texas Commission on School Safety was created primarily to fulfill which function?

Accepted Answer

Develop statewide recommendations for school safety policies and programs

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Train law enforcement officers assigned to schools

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Investigate specific school safety incidents after they occur

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Manage funding allocation for school security equipment

Question 4

A principal discovers that a student brought a firearm to campus. Under Texas Education Code §37.007, what is the mandatory consequence?

Accepted Answer

Expulsion and referral to a disciplinary alternative education program for at least one year

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Suspension for 10 days with parent conference

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Transfer to an alternative education program for 30 days

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Probationary period with mandatory counseling

Question 5

When developing a school safety plan, a principal must ensure the plan meets which of the following standards to be effective and legally compliant?

Accepted Answer

Shared with all staff, practiced through regular drills, and updated annually

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Kept confidential and accessible only to the principal and superintendent

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Distributed only to law enforcement and first responders

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Developed solely by the principal with board approval

Question 6

Texas's 'Anonymous Alerts' tip line system is designed primarily to allow students to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Report bullying and safety concerns without revealing their identity

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Access emergency services anonymously during a crisis

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Submit academic grievances without fear of retaliation

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Report attendance issues without parental notification

Question 7

Which federal legislation requires schools receiving federal funding to provide a safe and drug-free school environment and includes provisions for expelling students who bring weapons to school?

Accepted Answer

The Gun-Free Schools Act

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)