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WGU D017 SCHOOL LAW 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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
Plessy v. Ferguson - correct answer- 1896 ruling that separate
but equal facilities for different races were not unconstitutional.
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.
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)
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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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.
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
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.
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.
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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
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
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
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.
Improving America's Schools Act - correct answer- The 1994
reauthorization of the ESEA. Supported schools in moving all
children toward higher academic standards.
WGU D017 SCHOOL LAW 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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
Plessy v. Ferguson - correct answer- 1896 ruling that separate
but equal facilities for different races were not unconstitutional.
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.
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)
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
,2 | Page
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.
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
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.
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.
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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
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
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
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.
Improving America's Schools Act - correct answer- The 1994
reauthorization of the ESEA. Supported schools in moving all
children toward higher academic standards.
