School Law, Policy & Legal Compliance Flashcards

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988) ruled that school administrators:

Answer: May exercise editorial control over school-sponsored publications for legitimate pedagogical reasons

Hazelwood ruled that school-sponsored speech (like a school newspaper) can be regulated by administrators for legitimate educational purposes without violating the First Amendment.

An IEP team as required by IDEA must include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer: The student's attending pediatrician or physician

IDEA specifies required IEP team members — parents, general and special education teachers, a district representative, and others — but does not mandate a physician's participation.

Under IDEA, 'prior written notice' must be given to parents whenever the school:

Answer: Proposes or refuses to change a student's identification, evaluation, or placement

Prior written notice is a procedural safeguard under IDEA requiring schools to notify parents in writing before proposing or refusing any action related to identification, evaluation, or placement.

Which law specifically requires a 'manifestation determination review' before changing placement for disciplinary reasons?

Answer: IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

IDEA requires a manifestation determination review (MDR) to determine whether a student's misconduct is caused by or substantially related to their disability before a disciplinary change of placement.

A school's acceptable use policy (AUP) for technology primarily serves to:

Answer: Establish behavioral expectations and limit school liability for technology misuse

AUPs outline permissible use of school technology resources, set clear behavioral expectations, and help schools manage legal liability when technology is misused.

Bethel School District v. Fraser (1986) ruled that schools may lawfully discipline students for:

Answer: Delivering vulgar or lewd speech at a school-sponsored event

Fraser upheld suspension of a student who gave a sexually vulgar speech at a school assembly, ruling schools may prohibit lewd expression even without proof of substantial disruption.

A teacher publicly posts student grades and personal information online. This most directly violates:

Answer: FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

FERPA prohibits unauthorized disclosure of student educational records; publicly sharing grades and personal student information violates this federal privacy law.