Legal and Ethical Considerations

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Which federal law protects the rights of students with disabilities?

  1. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  2. No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

  3. Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

  4. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that ensures that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education that meets their unique needs.

What is the primary purpose of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)?

  1. To protect the privacy of student educational records

  2. To ensure that students have access to their educational records

  3. To provide parents with information about their child's education

  4. To regulate the use of student data by schools and other educational agencies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. It gives parents and students certain rights regarding their educational records, including the right to inspect and review the records, the right to request that the records be amended, and the right to prevent the release of the records to third parties without their consent.

Which ethical principle requires educators to treat all students fairly and equitably?

  1. Justice

  2. Autonomy

  3. Beneficence

  4. Non-maleficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ethical principle of justice requires educators to treat all students fairly and equitably. This means that all students should have access to the same opportunities and resources, and that they should be evaluated based on their individual abilities and efforts.

What is the primary ethical responsibility of educators?

  1. To act in the best interests of their students

  2. To promote student learning and development

  3. To protect the privacy of student information

  4. To comply with all applicable laws and regulations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary ethical responsibility of educators is to act in the best interests of their students. This means that educators should always put the needs of their students first, and that they should make decisions based on what is best for their students' learning and development.

Which ethical principle requires educators to respect the privacy of their students?

  1. Confidentiality

  2. Autonomy

  3. Beneficence

  4. Non-maleficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ethical principle of confidentiality requires educators to respect the privacy of their students. This means that educators should not share student information with others without the student's consent, and that they should take steps to protect student information from unauthorized access.

What is the primary legal responsibility of educators?

  1. To comply with all applicable laws and regulations

  2. To promote student learning and development

  3. To protect the privacy of student information

  4. To act in the best interests of their students


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary legal responsibility of educators is to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes laws and regulations governing student rights, privacy, and safety, as well as laws and regulations governing the curriculum and instruction.

Which ethical principle requires educators to avoid harming their students?

  1. Non-maleficence

  2. Beneficence

  3. Justice

  4. Autonomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ethical principle of non-maleficence requires educators to avoid harming their students. This means that educators should not do anything that could physically or emotionally harm their students, and that they should take steps to protect their students from harm.

What is the primary purpose of the Code of Ethics for Educators?

  1. To provide guidance to educators on ethical decision-making

  2. To ensure that educators comply with all applicable laws and regulations

  3. To protect the privacy of student information

  4. To promote student learning and development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of the Code of Ethics for Educators is to provide guidance to educators on ethical decision-making. The code provides a framework for educators to use when making decisions about their professional conduct, and it helps to ensure that educators are acting in the best interests of their students.

Which ethical principle requires educators to respect the autonomy of their students?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Justice

  4. Non-maleficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ethical principle of autonomy requires educators to respect the autonomy of their students. This means that educators should allow their students to make their own decisions about their education, and that they should not impose their own values or beliefs on their students.

What is the primary purpose of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)?

  1. To protect the privacy of student educational records

  2. To ensure that students have access to their educational records

  3. To provide parents with information about their child's education

  4. To regulate the use of student data by schools and other educational agencies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. It gives parents and students certain rights regarding their educational records, including the right to inspect and review the records, the right to request that the records be amended, and the right to prevent the release of the records to third parties without their consent.

Which ethical principle requires educators to act in a way that benefits their students?

  1. Beneficence

  2. Autonomy

  3. Justice

  4. Non-maleficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ethical principle of beneficence requires educators to act in a way that benefits their students. This means that educators should always put the needs of their students first, and that they should make decisions based on what is best for their students' learning and development.

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

  1. To ensure that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education

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

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

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that ensures that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education that meets their unique needs. The law requires schools to provide students with disabilities with individualized education programs (IEPs) that are designed to help them make progress in their education.

Which ethical principle requires educators to treat all students fairly and equitably?

  1. Justice

  2. Autonomy

  3. Beneficence

  4. Non-maleficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ethical principle of justice requires educators to treat all students fairly and equitably. This means that all students should have access to the same opportunities and resources, and that they should be evaluated based on their individual abilities and efforts.

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

  1. To improve the academic achievement of all students

  2. To provide financial assistance to schools and districts

  3. To hold schools and districts accountable for student performance

  4. To ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federal law that aims to improve the academic achievement of all students. The law replaces the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and provides states with more flexibility in how they design their education systems.

Which ethical principle requires educators to respect the privacy of their students?

  1. Confidentiality

  2. Autonomy

  3. Beneficence

  4. Non-maleficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ethical principle of confidentiality requires educators to respect the privacy of their students. This means that educators should not share student information with others without the student's consent, and that they should take steps to protect student information from unauthorized access.

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