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

IDEA requires that a student's IEP be reviewed and updated at least annually to ensure it continues to meet the student's needs.

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

Parents have the right under IDEA to inspect and review all educational records related to their child's identification, evaluation, and educational placement.

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

A due process hearing is a formal legal proceeding where an impartial hearing officer resolves disputes between parents and school districts regarding special education.

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

Prior Written Notice requires schools to inform parents in writing before proposing or refusing to change a student's identification, evaluation, or placement.

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

The 'stay-put' provision requires that during any due process dispute, the student remains in their current (most recent agreed-upon) educational placement.

TExES 161 - TExES Special Education EC-12 Practice Test

TExES 161 - TExES Special Education EC-12 Practice Test

TExES 161 Legal and Ethical Foundations 2