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Juvenile Law and Disability

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What is the purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

  1. To ensure that all children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education.

  2. To provide financial assistance to families of children with disabilities.

  3. To train teachers and other professionals who work with children with disabilities.

  4. To conduct research on the causes and treatment of disabilities.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IDEA is a federal law that guarantees a free appropriate public education to all children with disabilities.

What are the five categories of disability under IDEA?

  1. Autism, Deaf-blindness, Emotional disturbance, Intellectual disability, Specific learning disability

  2. Autism, Deafness, Emotional disturbance, Orthopedic impairment, Speech or language impairment

  3. Autism, Deafness, Emotional disturbance, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment

  4. Autism, Deaf-blindness, Emotional disturbance, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The five categories of disability under IDEA are autism, deaf-blindness, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, and specific learning disability.

What is the role of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in the education of a child with a disability?

  1. To provide a roadmap for the child's education.

  2. To identify the child's strengths and weaknesses.

  3. To set goals for the child's progress.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IEP is a written document that outlines the child's educational needs and goals, as well as the services that will be provided to help the child reach those goals.

What is the least restrictive environment (LRE) for a child with a disability?

  1. A regular classroom with no special services.

  2. A regular classroom with some special services.

  3. A special education classroom.

  4. A residential treatment center.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The LRE is the most appropriate educational setting for a child with a disability that allows the child to make progress in the general education curriculum, while also providing the necessary supports and services to meet the child's individual needs.

What is the role of the parent or guardian in the education of a child with a disability?

  1. To advocate for the child's needs.

  2. To participate in the child's IEP meetings.

  3. To monitor the child's progress.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parents or guardians play a vital role in the education of their child with a disability. They are the child's advocates, and they are responsible for ensuring that the child receives the services and support that they need to succeed in school.

What is the purpose of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA)?

  1. To reduce juvenile delinquency and improve the juvenile justice system.

  2. To provide funding for juvenile justice programs.

  3. To train juvenile justice professionals.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The JJDPA is a federal law that aims to reduce juvenile delinquency and improve the juvenile justice system. It provides funding for juvenile justice programs, trains juvenile justice professionals, and establishes standards for the treatment of juveniles in the justice system.

What are the four core requirements of the JJDPA?

  1. Deinstitutionalization of status offenders, Sight and sound separation, Removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups, Due process protections.

  2. Deinstitutionalization of status offenders, Removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups, Due process protections, Non-secure detention.

  3. Deinstitutionalization of status offenders, Sight and sound separation, Due process protections, Non-secure detention.

  4. Deinstitutionalization of status offenders, Sight and sound separation, Removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups, Non-secure detention.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four core requirements of the JJDPA are deinstitutionalization of status offenders, sight and sound separation, removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups, and due process protections.

What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

  1. To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

  2. To ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment, public accommodations, transportation, and other public services.

  3. To provide financial assistance to individuals with disabilities.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ADA is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and ensures that they have equal access to employment, public accommodations, transportation, and other public services.

What are the three main sections of the ADA?

  1. Employment, Public accommodations, Transportation.

  2. Employment, Public accommodations, State and local government services.

  3. Employment, Public accommodations, Telecommunications.

  4. Employment, Public accommodations, Health care.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main sections of the ADA are Employment, Public accommodations, and Transportation.

What is the purpose of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?

  1. To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, and other areas.

  2. To provide financial assistance to individuals with disabilities.

  3. To train individuals with disabilities for employment.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, and other areas, provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities, and trains individuals with disabilities for employment.

What is the purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)?

  1. To reauthorize and amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

  2. To improve the quality of education for children with disabilities.

  3. To increase funding for special education programs.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IDEIA is a federal law that reauthorizes and amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), improves the quality of education for children with disabilities, and increases funding for special education programs.

What is the purpose of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)?

  1. To reauthorize and amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

  2. To improve the quality of education for all students.

  3. To increase funding for public education.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ESSA is a federal law that reauthorizes and amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), improves the quality of education for all students, and increases funding for public education.

What is the purpose of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act?

  1. To provide assistance to homeless children and youth.

  2. To ensure that homeless children and youth have access to education.

  3. To provide funding for homeless shelters and other services.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that provides assistance to homeless children and youth, ensures that homeless children and youth have access to education, and provides funding for homeless shelters and other services.

What is the purpose of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act?

  1. To provide assistance to runaway and homeless youth.

  2. To ensure that runaway and homeless youth have access to education and other services.

  3. To provide funding for runaway and homeless youth shelters and other services.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act is a federal law that provides assistance to runaway and homeless youth, ensures that runaway and homeless youth have access to education and other services, and provides funding for runaway and homeless youth shelters and other services.

What is the purpose of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)?

  1. To prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.

  2. To provide funding for child abuse prevention and treatment programs.

  3. To train professionals who work with children.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CAPTA is a federal law that aims to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect, provides funding for child abuse prevention and treatment programs, and trains professionals who work with children.

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