School Law Quiz

To be eligible for IDEA services, a child must be declared a “child with a disability” as defined in the IDEA, requiring a two-part test. Those two parts include...

• a teacher must make a recommendation for testing

• the child’s disability must fit within one of the categories of eligibility

• the child must have been in school for a minimum of 2 years

• the child must need special education and related services because of the disability

True or False: Title IX law prohibits racial segregation in public schools.

• True

• False

Which was not a pivotal Supreme Court case related to education?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Engel v. Vitale

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• Plyler v. Doe

• Board of Education v. Rowley

What does the acronym FAPE stand for?

True or False: As of my last update in September 2021, Maine is not a "right-to-work" state, which means that public school teachers in Maine may be required to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment if their school district has a collective bargaining agreement that includes such provisions. However, keep in mind that labor laws and regulations can change, so it's essential to check with the latest local sources or official government websites for the most up-to-date information on this matter.

• True

• False