WGU D017
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
110+
Key Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Due Process
Correct Answer
1) give notice to the individual of what they are being accused of and the rules that have been violated 2) allow both
individuals to explain their side of the infraction 3) execute a fair hearing
Question 2
Plessy v. Ferguson
Correct Answer
1896 ruling that separate but equal facilities for different races were not unconstitutional.
Question 3
Brown v. Board of Education
Correct Answer
1954 case that overturned Separate but Equal standard of discrimination, leading to the push for integration of schools.
Question 4
Tinker v. Des Moines
Correct Answer
A 1969 case in which decided that students can express private views as long as it does not cause a substantial disruption.
(can be applied to cyber threats outside of school)
Question 5
Bethel School District v. Fraser
Correct Answer
School authorities may sensor lewd, vulgar, or indecent expression and can decide what falls in the prohibited categories
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,Question 6
New Jersey v. TLO
Correct Answer
A 1980 case that said students may be searched without a warrant if there is "reasonable ground" for doing so and if the
scope of the search is reasonable.
Question 7
Lemon Test
Correct Answer
3-part test for Establishment Clause cases a law must pass to be constitutional - 1) government action must have a non-
religious purpose 2) have a primary effect that neither advances nor impedes religion 3) avoid excessive government
entanglement with religion
Question 8
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Correct Answer
The 1990 amended form of the EAHCA that ensures that children with disabilities receive a FAPE and related services
designed to meet their unique needs; applies to students age 3-21; IEP reviewed annually; LRE appropriate to needs.
Question 9
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)
Correct Answer
The 1975 education legislation that established right of all children to free and appropriate education, and that provided
funding to assist in educating kids with disabilities and bringing them into regular schools.
Question 10
Free and Appropriate Public Education
Correct Answer
the provision of IDEA that guarantees special education and related services to children with disabilities at public cost
Question 11
Common School Movement
Correct Answer
movement to have all children, regardless of background, taught in a common place; began in 1837 in Massachusetts;
emphasized moral education and teaching political principles of a republic
Question 12
Compulsory Attendance Act
Correct Answer
1852-1st law requiring students to participate in school, passed in Massachusetts, required kids 8-14 to attend school 12
weeks per year
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, Question 13
National Defense Education Act (NDEA)
Correct Answer
The 1958 act that was passed in response to Sputnik; it provided an opportunity and stimulus for college education for
many Americans. It allocated funds for upgrading instruction in math, science, and foreign language, as well as for
guidance services & and teaching innovation.
Question 14
Improving America's Schools Act
Correct Answer
The 1994 reauthorization of the ESEA. Supported schools in moving all children toward higher academic standards.
Question 15
A Nation at Risk
Correct Answer
A 1983 report produced by the National Commission on Excellence in Education that concluded that the U.S. educational
system was failing to meet the national need for a competitive workforce. Helped fuel the excellence movement.
Question 16
public school
Correct Answer
Schools supported by taxes; subject to all federal and state laws1
Question 17
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Correct Answer
Obama's act in 2015 that took over No Child Left Behind; states determine accountability standards
Question 18
private school
Correct Answer
a school that is privately owned and doesn't rely on government money to operate
Question 19
charter schools
Correct Answer
Public schools that have been given the autonomy to establish their own curricula and teaching practices in line with their
"charter" or performance contract, which establishes the schools' mission and goals; funded with tax dollars but subject to
fewer rules and regulations.
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(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
110+
Key Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Due Process
Correct Answer
1) give notice to the individual of what they are being accused of and the rules that have been violated 2) allow both
individuals to explain their side of the infraction 3) execute a fair hearing
Question 2
Plessy v. Ferguson
Correct Answer
1896 ruling that separate but equal facilities for different races were not unconstitutional.
Question 3
Brown v. Board of Education
Correct Answer
1954 case that overturned Separate but Equal standard of discrimination, leading to the push for integration of schools.
Question 4
Tinker v. Des Moines
Correct Answer
A 1969 case in which decided that students can express private views as long as it does not cause a substantial disruption.
(can be applied to cyber threats outside of school)
Question 5
Bethel School District v. Fraser
Correct Answer
School authorities may sensor lewd, vulgar, or indecent expression and can decide what falls in the prohibited categories
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,Question 6
New Jersey v. TLO
Correct Answer
A 1980 case that said students may be searched without a warrant if there is "reasonable ground" for doing so and if the
scope of the search is reasonable.
Question 7
Lemon Test
Correct Answer
3-part test for Establishment Clause cases a law must pass to be constitutional - 1) government action must have a non-
religious purpose 2) have a primary effect that neither advances nor impedes religion 3) avoid excessive government
entanglement with religion
Question 8
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Correct Answer
The 1990 amended form of the EAHCA that ensures that children with disabilities receive a FAPE and related services
designed to meet their unique needs; applies to students age 3-21; IEP reviewed annually; LRE appropriate to needs.
Question 9
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)
Correct Answer
The 1975 education legislation that established right of all children to free and appropriate education, and that provided
funding to assist in educating kids with disabilities and bringing them into regular schools.
Question 10
Free and Appropriate Public Education
Correct Answer
the provision of IDEA that guarantees special education and related services to children with disabilities at public cost
Question 11
Common School Movement
Correct Answer
movement to have all children, regardless of background, taught in a common place; began in 1837 in Massachusetts;
emphasized moral education and teaching political principles of a republic
Question 12
Compulsory Attendance Act
Correct Answer
1852-1st law requiring students to participate in school, passed in Massachusetts, required kids 8-14 to attend school 12
weeks per year
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, Question 13
National Defense Education Act (NDEA)
Correct Answer
The 1958 act that was passed in response to Sputnik; it provided an opportunity and stimulus for college education for
many Americans. It allocated funds for upgrading instruction in math, science, and foreign language, as well as for
guidance services & and teaching innovation.
Question 14
Improving America's Schools Act
Correct Answer
The 1994 reauthorization of the ESEA. Supported schools in moving all children toward higher academic standards.
Question 15
A Nation at Risk
Correct Answer
A 1983 report produced by the National Commission on Excellence in Education that concluded that the U.S. educational
system was failing to meet the national need for a competitive workforce. Helped fuel the excellence movement.
Question 16
public school
Correct Answer
Schools supported by taxes; subject to all federal and state laws1
Question 17
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Correct Answer
Obama's act in 2015 that took over No Child Left Behind; states determine accountability standards
Question 18
private school
Correct Answer
a school that is privately owned and doesn't rely on government money to operate
Question 19
charter schools
Correct Answer
Public schools that have been given the autonomy to establish their own curricula and teaching practices in line with their
"charter" or performance contract, which establishes the schools' mission and goals; funded with tax dollars but subject to
fewer rules and regulations.
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