WGU D017 SCHOOL LAW OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT ACTUAL EXAM
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Bethel school district v. Fraser
A 1986 case in which the court said public school officials have the
authority to suspend students for speech considered to be lewd or
indecent.
Morse v. Frederick
A 2007 case in which the court said students can be disciplined for
expression that promotes illegal activities, like drug use.
4th amendment
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
Horton v. Goose creek independent school district
A 1982 case that said before school officials can search a student,
they must have a reasonable suspicion. Dogs can sniff the lockers
and cars, but not the students. The courts ruled that the dogs could
sniff the lockers and cars without violating the students' fourth
amendment rights because the lockers and cars were unattended
and in public view, therefore it was not technically a search. They
ruled that it was unconstitutional, and unreasonable, for the dogs to
sniff the students because the officials did not have an individual
,suspicion that the student or students were carrying an illegal
substance.
Vernonia school district v. Acton
A 1995 case that said random drug testing of athletes does not
violate the search and seizure clause of the fourth amendment.
5th amendment
Right to federal due process
Dixon v. Alabama state board of education
A 1961 case that established education as a substantive property
interest, so denying due process can invalidate disciplinary action.
Ferpa (family educational rights and privacy act)
A 1974 law that guarantees parents access to their kids' school
records and safeguards the confidentiality of those records for all
recipients of federal funding.
Gonzaga university v. Doe
, A 2002 case that ruled that individuals cannot bring damages suits
for ferpa violations because the law doesn't create privately
enforceable rights. Ferpa has an aggregate focus, and the remedy for
violations is just the denial of federal funds.
Hipaa (health insurance portability and accountability act)
A 1996 law that was developed to improve efficiency and
effectiveness of the health care system. It requires covered entities
to protect individuals' health records.
People v dukes
A 1992 case in which a student, 17, was searched via metal detector
and a knife was found, which became admissible in court--minimally
intrusive.
In loco parentis
Refers to the legal responsibility of a person or organization to take
on some of the functions and responsibilities of a parent.
Child abuse and treatment act
Legislation that provides funding in support of prevention,
assessment, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of activities
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION
Bethel school district v. Fraser
A 1986 case in which the court said public school officials have the
authority to suspend students for speech considered to be lewd or
indecent.
Morse v. Frederick
A 2007 case in which the court said students can be disciplined for
expression that promotes illegal activities, like drug use.
4th amendment
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
Horton v. Goose creek independent school district
A 1982 case that said before school officials can search a student,
they must have a reasonable suspicion. Dogs can sniff the lockers
and cars, but not the students. The courts ruled that the dogs could
sniff the lockers and cars without violating the students' fourth
amendment rights because the lockers and cars were unattended
and in public view, therefore it was not technically a search. They
ruled that it was unconstitutional, and unreasonable, for the dogs to
sniff the students because the officials did not have an individual
,suspicion that the student or students were carrying an illegal
substance.
Vernonia school district v. Acton
A 1995 case that said random drug testing of athletes does not
violate the search and seizure clause of the fourth amendment.
5th amendment
Right to federal due process
Dixon v. Alabama state board of education
A 1961 case that established education as a substantive property
interest, so denying due process can invalidate disciplinary action.
Ferpa (family educational rights and privacy act)
A 1974 law that guarantees parents access to their kids' school
records and safeguards the confidentiality of those records for all
recipients of federal funding.
Gonzaga university v. Doe
, A 2002 case that ruled that individuals cannot bring damages suits
for ferpa violations because the law doesn't create privately
enforceable rights. Ferpa has an aggregate focus, and the remedy for
violations is just the denial of federal funds.
Hipaa (health insurance portability and accountability act)
A 1996 law that was developed to improve efficiency and
effectiveness of the health care system. It requires covered entities
to protect individuals' health records.
People v dukes
A 1992 case in which a student, 17, was searched via metal detector
and a knife was found, which became admissible in court--minimally
intrusive.
In loco parentis
Refers to the legal responsibility of a person or organization to take
on some of the functions and responsibilities of a parent.
Child abuse and treatment act
Legislation that provides funding in support of prevention,
assessment, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of activities
