ILLINOIS PEL - SOCIAL WORK
CONTENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) - ANS An assessment procedure to examine specific
behaviors that may be impeding a student's academic and/or behavioral success in the school
environment. The goal is to gather information about the cause and reasons behind specific
behaviors that a student may exhibit.
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) - ANS A working document outlining a student's problem
behavior, antecedents, consequences, and the function of the behavior. Its goal is to shape
behavior towards ones that are pro-academic or pro-social & meet student needs.
Abuse and Neglected Child Reporting Act - ANS A state law intended to protect the health,
safety, and best interests of the child in all situations where the child is vulnerable to child abuse
or neglect. It provides for reporting and investigation.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - ANS A federal law passed in 1990, and amended in
2008, that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same
opportunities as everyone else to participate in mainstream American life - to enjoy
employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and to participate in state and local
gov't programs and services.
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,The Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 - ANS a state law with short and long term
recommendations for providing comprehensive, coordinated mental health prevention, early
intervention, and treatment services for children from birth to age 18. Law realizes that
emotional and social development significantly impact school readiness and academic success.
Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records - ANS A federal regulation that
governs confidentiality for individuals (including minors) seeking treatment for substance use
disorders from federally assisted programs. It requires consent of the minor prior to the
disclosure of information from patient records if the minor obtained treatment without parental
consent. If parental consent is needed to obtain treatment, consent from both the parent and
minor is needed before disclosing information from client records.
Erin's Law - ANS A state law requiring school districts to adopt and implement policy
addressing sexual abuse in children, including:
- age appropriate curriculum
- training for school personnel on child sexual abuse
- educational info to parents on the warning signs of abuse
- counseling and resources for students experiencing sexual abuse
- emotional and educational support for a child of abuse
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - ANS Replaced the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) with
the following purposes
- advance equity for disadvantaged/high needs students
- teaching all students to high academic standards
- annual statewide assessments
- evidence-based interventions
- increase access to preschool
- positive change in lowest performing schools
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, - preparing migrant children for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive
employment
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - ANS A federal law that governs student
confidentiality in schools. It requires that schools not divulge, reveal or share any personally
identifiable information about a student or his/her family, unless it is with another school
employee who needs the information to work with the student. An exception is the publishing
of student directory information.
Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records
maintained by the school and have the right to request that a school correct records that they
believe to be inaccurate or misleading.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - ANS A federal law with goals to
improve continuity of group and individual health insurance coverage, combat waste and fraud
in health insurance and health care delivery, improve access to long-term care services, and
simplify the administration of health insurance.
Illinois Administrative Code (IAC) - Title 23 - ANS Contains the state's administrative rules on
education and cultural resources. Rules pertaining to education are proposed by ISBE and
approved by a subgroup of the Illinois General Assembly called the Joint Committee on
Administrative Rules (JCAR)
Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code - ANS The law states that any
person may request information from a developmental disability or mental health facility
relating to whether a minor has been admitted to the facility. The law describes the rights of
minors receiving inpatient and outpatient treatment in a mental health facility, including their
right to consent to counseling services. Overseen by IL DHS
Illinois School Code - ANS This compilation of statues describes Illinois' policies and directives
regarding powers and duties of school boards and districts with respect to finances, health, and
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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CONTENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) - ANS An assessment procedure to examine specific
behaviors that may be impeding a student's academic and/or behavioral success in the school
environment. The goal is to gather information about the cause and reasons behind specific
behaviors that a student may exhibit.
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) - ANS A working document outlining a student's problem
behavior, antecedents, consequences, and the function of the behavior. Its goal is to shape
behavior towards ones that are pro-academic or pro-social & meet student needs.
Abuse and Neglected Child Reporting Act - ANS A state law intended to protect the health,
safety, and best interests of the child in all situations where the child is vulnerable to child abuse
or neglect. It provides for reporting and investigation.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - ANS A federal law passed in 1990, and amended in
2008, that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same
opportunities as everyone else to participate in mainstream American life - to enjoy
employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and to participate in state and local
gov't programs and services.
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1
,The Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 - ANS a state law with short and long term
recommendations for providing comprehensive, coordinated mental health prevention, early
intervention, and treatment services for children from birth to age 18. Law realizes that
emotional and social development significantly impact school readiness and academic success.
Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records - ANS A federal regulation that
governs confidentiality for individuals (including minors) seeking treatment for substance use
disorders from federally assisted programs. It requires consent of the minor prior to the
disclosure of information from patient records if the minor obtained treatment without parental
consent. If parental consent is needed to obtain treatment, consent from both the parent and
minor is needed before disclosing information from client records.
Erin's Law - ANS A state law requiring school districts to adopt and implement policy
addressing sexual abuse in children, including:
- age appropriate curriculum
- training for school personnel on child sexual abuse
- educational info to parents on the warning signs of abuse
- counseling and resources for students experiencing sexual abuse
- emotional and educational support for a child of abuse
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - ANS Replaced the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) with
the following purposes
- advance equity for disadvantaged/high needs students
- teaching all students to high academic standards
- annual statewide assessments
- evidence-based interventions
- increase access to preschool
- positive change in lowest performing schools
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
2
, - preparing migrant children for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive
employment
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - ANS A federal law that governs student
confidentiality in schools. It requires that schools not divulge, reveal or share any personally
identifiable information about a student or his/her family, unless it is with another school
employee who needs the information to work with the student. An exception is the publishing
of student directory information.
Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records
maintained by the school and have the right to request that a school correct records that they
believe to be inaccurate or misleading.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - ANS A federal law with goals to
improve continuity of group and individual health insurance coverage, combat waste and fraud
in health insurance and health care delivery, improve access to long-term care services, and
simplify the administration of health insurance.
Illinois Administrative Code (IAC) - Title 23 - ANS Contains the state's administrative rules on
education and cultural resources. Rules pertaining to education are proposed by ISBE and
approved by a subgroup of the Illinois General Assembly called the Joint Committee on
Administrative Rules (JCAR)
Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code - ANS The law states that any
person may request information from a developmental disability or mental health facility
relating to whether a minor has been admitted to the facility. The law describes the rights of
minors receiving inpatient and outpatient treatment in a mental health facility, including their
right to consent to counseling services. Overseen by IL DHS
Illinois School Code - ANS This compilation of statues describes Illinois' policies and directives
regarding powers and duties of school boards and districts with respect to finances, health, and
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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