TExES 161 Legal and Ethical Foundations 2

Question 1

Under IDEA, how often must a student's IEP be reviewed at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 2 years

Answer

Every 3 years

Question 2

Which procedural safeguard gives parents the right to examine all records related to their child's identification, evaluation, and placement?

Accepted Answer

Access to Educational Records

Answer

Prior Written Notice

Answer

Independent Educational Evaluation

Answer

Mediation

Question 3

What process allows parents who disagree with a school's special education decision to have their case heard by an impartial hearing officer?

Accepted Answer

Due Process Hearing

Answer

Mediation

Answer

IEP Meeting

Answer

Complaint Investigation

Question 4

Which term describes a school's obligation to notify parents in writing before making any changes to a student's identification, evaluation, or educational placement?

Accepted Answer

Prior Written Notice

Answer

Informed Consent

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Parental Permission

Answer

Written Authorization

Question 5

Under IDEA's 'stay-put' provision, where must a student remain during a due process dispute?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent agreed-upon placement

Answer

In the general education classroom

Answer

In an alternative setting determined by administration

Answer

At home until the dispute is resolved

Question 6

What is the purpose of an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

To allow parents to obtain a second evaluation at public expense if they disagree with the school's evaluation

Answer

To allow the school to re-evaluate a student without parental consent

Answer

To require annual evaluations for all special education students

Answer

To evaluate students for Section 504 accommodations