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, Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) Exam Prep 2026: Study
Guide & Practice Questions
Instructions: Please select the best answer for each of the following questions.
1. Under current federal law (IDEA), which of the following best describes the mandate for serving
infants and toddlers?
a) Services are mandated only for toddlers (ages 2-3) with diagnosed disabilities.
b) Services are mandated for infants and toddlers (birth-3) with developmental delays or
diagnosed conditions and their families.
c) Services are encouraged but not mandated for at-risk infants and toddlers.
d) Services are mandated for all infants and toddlers to encourage early development.
Answer: B
Explanation: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C, mandates early
intervention services for infants and toddlers from birth to age three who have developmental
delays or a diagnosed physical or mental condition with a high probability of resulting in a
developmental delay. The law also emphasizes service delivery within a family-centered model.
2. The Supreme Court case that established that a school district has a "duty to warn" potential
victims of a credible threat made by a student is:
a) Honig v. Doe
b) Diana v. State Board of Education
c) Tarasoff v. The Regents of the University of California
d) Rowley v. Board of Education
Answer: C
Explanation: The Tarasoff case established a legal duty for mental health professionals to
protect individuals who are being threatened with bodily harm by a client. This duty can include
warning the intended victim, notifying law enforcement, or taking other reasonable steps to
protect the threatened individual.
, 3. According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which of the following is
TRUE?
a) Any member of the public can review a student's educational record upon request.
b) Parents have the right to inspect and review their child's educational records, and these records
must be kept confidential from the unauthorized public.
c) School psychologists are not required to keep educational records confidential if they believe a
parent should not see them.
d) FERPA protections end once a student turns 18 years old.
Answer: B
Explanation: FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It
gives parents certain rights to access their child's education records. These rights transfer to the
student when they turn 18 or attend a school beyond the high school level. Schools must have
written permission from the parent or eligible student to release any information from a student's
education record, with certain specific exceptions.
4. A school team is determining if a student's misconduct is a manifestation of their disability. This
requirement, stemming from the case Honig v. Doe, is a key component of which federal law?
a) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
b) The Perkins Act
c) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
d) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Answer: C
Explanation: The manifestation determination process is a requirement under IDEA. Before a
student with a disability can be disciplined with a removal that constitutes a change of
placement, the IEP team must review the relationship between the student's disability and the
behavior in question. This legal principle was solidified by the Supreme Court case Honig v.
Doe.