D017 -Quiz Reviews |45 Questions And Answers.

Brown v. Board of Education Which case ruled that school segregation for students violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment? Rezoning Which remedy often proved to be the least expensive way to assist in the desegregation of schools? It's primary effect must not advance or inhibit religion. It must have a secular purpose. It must not result in excessive government entanglement. Which criterion is used as part of the Lemon test to determine whether a government action violated the Establishment Clause? The pamphlet would cause reasonable disruption to the orderly operations of the school. A group of high school students created an after-school club for LGBTQ youth. As part of their work, the club created a pamphlet on sexually transmitted diseases and promoted the use of contraception. The club submitted the pamphlet to the principal for approval to distribute to the student body. On what grounds would the principal be justified in denying their request? Private prayer initiated by students that does not use school resources In which situation is prayer allowed in public schools? Adequate yearly progress With the passage of ESSA, which accountability measure under NCLB were states no longer responsible for meeting? Curriculum offered within the district Which aspect of education is typically within the control of local school boards? Programs must be based on sound educational theory. Programs must be implemented effectively. Programs must be proven effective in overcoming language barriers after a trial period. Which criterion for educational programs targeting ELs was established by Castañeda v. Pickard? Material and substantive disruption During a school talent show, a student performed a rap song that negatively targeted and criticized several students and teachers at the school. The performance was the basis for a fight at lunch. Under which basis is disciplinary action by school administration warranted because the student overreached his First Amendment rights? Such displays do not cause substantive disruption to the orderly operations of the school. Many school boards have adjusted their policies on student dress and hairstyles. What is the major influence on these decisions? Reasonable suspicion A principal receives a call from a parent stating that her child informed her of a student who has been selling drugs at school. Which legal right gives school personnel the authority to search the student's locker and personal belongings? Quietly interview the students listed to determine the reasonableness of a search. The Dean of students at a local high school received an anonymous email accusing the senior class President of selling drugs from his locker. The email included the class President's locker combination and a price list for the drugs, along with names of students who allegedly purchased the drugs. What is the appropriate administrative action based on this email? Freedom of Speech An assistant principal noticed two seventh-grade girls wearing controversial rock band T-shirts as they boarded the school bus for a field trip. The assistant principal removed the students and told them they could not go on the trip. The students were given in-school suspensions as an alternative. Which right did the assistant principal violate? Due Process An administrator suspends a student for five days pending a scheduled hearing to extend the suspension. During the five-day suspension, the administrator calls a meeting with the student and parent to explain the circumstances leading to the suspension and the need for a hearing. Of which aspect of school law is this meeting an example? The use of corporal punishment is permissible since it has not been found to violate the Eighth Amendment. In a suburban school district, two students fought in class, which caused a significant disruption to instruction. After removing the students from the classroom, the assistant principal hit each student three times with a paddle. Provided that the school is located in a state with no specific state-based legislation barring corporal punishment, how would the assistant principal's actions be justified? Create a plan to address the issue of harassment with the entire school population. A transgender student complains to the principal that he is being harassed and and being ridicule by students. He explains that this started in the class of a specific teacher, where it happens almost daily, and the teacher encourages the behavior and sometimes participates. The principal has a discussion with the teacher and moves the student to a different class to remedy the situation. Although the student had no further problems with the teacher, the harassment from the students intensified in common areas. The principal asks for the names of those students, but the transgender student does not provide them in fear of retaliation. The principal's response is that he can not address the issue or discipline those students if he does not know who they were. What action should the principal have taken to ensure he was not acting in deliberate indifference? Begin the formal cyber-bullying investigation process. A local high school junior disclosed to her counselor that a peer had been sending her vulgar and inappropriate texts via a messaging app. The student, reported that the texts included cruel references to her appearance and specifically stated various things that would happen if she shared this information with others. What is the appropriate next action for the counselor to take? FERPA Mrs. Gonzalez requested the most recent report card for her stepson, Jamie, from the front office. The records clerk stated he could not give the report card to her because she is not on the child's birth certificate. Which law supports Mrs. Gonzalez's request for student records? When the school is presented with a court order The police department calls the school to confirm that a 15-year-old student was present in class on a specific date and time. The individual calling notes that there a court order that substantiates this request According to FERPA, when can the school release this information? Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 A principal at a middle school that hosts a coed soccer team has been receiving complaints about particular male players harassing and ridiculing the female players. Under which law must the principal act to address these complaints? Students must be able to bench press 100 pounds to participate in track and field. Which situation would be a violation of Title IX? Freedom of Religion A middle school science teacher requested three personal days off in a row in early September. The principal denied the request because of the need for consistency and the lack of qualified substitutes in the district. The science teacher filed a grievance with the school board stating that she requested the days in observance of the Jewish High Holy Days. Which constitutional rights of the teacher may have been violated?