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What federal law ensures students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public
education (FAPE)?
✔✔ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
What does due process protect in student discipline?
✔✔ The right of students to be treated fairly before being punished
What law prohibits discrimination in schools based on sex?
✔✔ Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Which law requires schools to provide equal access to education for students who have physical
or mental impairments?
✔✔ Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
What is the legal term for a teacher or administrator intentionally ignoring a known safety issue?
✔✔ Negligence
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, What is required before a long-term suspension or expulsion can be imposed on a student?
✔✔ A formal hearing with notice and the opportunity to be heard
What law protects the confidentiality of student education records?
✔✔ Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
What legal protection prevents teachers from being fired without cause if they have achieved
tenure?
✔✔ Due process rights
What is a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)?
✔✔ A meeting to determine if a student’s behavior is related to their disability
What is the maximum number of days a student with an IEP can be suspended without triggering
special education protections?
✔✔ 10 cumulative school days
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