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Law
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Which key US. Constitutional admendments have a bearing on the operations of public schools? | First, fourth, fifth, and fourteenth |
| 2. Which of the following steps must occur when the parent or eligible student gives consent to release records? | -The form must be signed and dated by the consenting person - consent must be provided in written form |
| 2.Which of the following steps must occur when the parent or eligible student gives consent to release records? part 2 | -the consent form must include specifications of the records released and the reason for the release including names of individuals to whom the records will be released |
| 3. Which of the following practices would be unlikely to invite legal challenges resulting from the actions of school personnel? | Discussing student achievement data with the principle |
| 4. Academic freedom in public schools allows teachers to? | Discuss topics related to the teaching assignment within the scope of students intellectual abilities and level of maturity |
| 5. Teachers may be afforded first amendment rights outside of the classroom which can be exercised when they: | Speak on educational issues that interest then and the community |
| 6. Which of these is not relevant regarding the higher expectations that courts have of teachers regarding personnel conduct? | Years of experience in education |
| 7. Tenure is designed to? | Protect teachers from arbitrary and capricious treatment |
| 8. Tenure means that: | A teacher has earned a property right to the teaching position and will be afforded due process rights |
| 9. Non-tenure generally involves: | No expectation of employment beyond the contract year |
| 10. State boards of education generally do not: | Review teacher evaluations |
| 11. The study of education law as part of teacher preparation programs is important because | The vast majority of teacher decisions can be addressed with a knowledge of the law |
| 12. Silent prayer and meditation may be offered in public school if | Students are not coerced to participate |
| 13. Distribution of religious material in public school is permissible if: | None of the above |
| 14. School suspension requires: | Substantive and procedural provision of due process |
| 15. School personnel may: | Be held liable for avoidable acts of violence in which injury occurs |
| 16. With respect to school violence and freedom of expression, students are: | Afforded constitutional protection against infringement of their rights without a legitimate need |
| 17. Individuals with disabilities are protected by: | All of the above |
| 18. The United States supreme court is the highest court in the land, beyond which there is not appeal. | True |
| 19. A school board decision will be overturned by the courts if it is arbitrary or is in error as a matter of law | True |
| 20. A principle may be liable in a sexual harassment case if he or she knew of the situation and acted with deliberate indifference. | True |