Question 1

The requirement of least restrictive environments is a result of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The requirement of least restrictive environments is a result of PL 94-142, also known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, which mandates that children with disabilities should be educated in settings as close as possible to those for non-disabled children.

Question 2

NCLB has separate requirements for children with disabilities, children with English as a second language, children of Native American or Alaskan descent, children who are at risk or abused, and children of migrant workers.

Accepted Answer

NCLB has separate requirements for different groups of students, including children with disabilities, children with English as a second language, children of Native American or Alaskan descent, children who are at risk or abused, and children of migrant workers.

Question 3

In 2012, President Obama granted waivers from NCLB requirements to several states. In exchange for flexibility, states developed plans designed to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The waivers allowed states to implement their own plans to improve educational outcomes and increase equity, rather than strictly adhering to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements.

Question 4

What is case law?

Accepted Answer

Case law refers to the body of law that is created through judicial decisions and interpretations, which clarify and apply existing statutes and legal principles.

Question 5

For children with severe disabilities, the ruling in Oberti v. Board of Education of Clementon School District (1993) granted the right to an inclusive education, stating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Inclusion is a right, and not a privilege for a select few.

Question 6

The discretionary federal money provided under the Gifted and Talented Special Education Act can be used for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Gifted and Talented Special Education Act allows for discretionary federal money to be used for training and professional development for teachers to better serve gifted and talented students.

Question 7

States are required to have special programs for children who are gifted and talented.

Accepted Answer

There is no federal mandate requiring states to have special programs for gifted and talented children; it varies by state.

Question 8

Which of the following pieces of legislation has resulted in reduced infant mortality, an increase in birth weight, and a reduction in the number of premature infants?

Accepted Answer

The Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutritional support to pregnant women, new mothers, and young children, which has been shown to improve birth outcomes, including reducing infant mortality, increasing birth weight, and reducing premature births.

Question 9

Which of the following legislative programs was enacted to prevent childhood diseases such as rubella, mumps, measles, diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?

Accepted Answer

The Vaccines for Children Program was specifically created to provide vaccines to children at no cost, aiming to prevent diseases like rubella, mumps, measles, diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.

Question 10

Which of the following legislative programs provides regular health care for infants and children to prevent and treat health conditions that could interfere with development?

Accepted Answer

The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program is specifically designed to provide regular health care for infants and children to prevent and treat health conditions that could interfere with their development.

Question 11

Intelligence is fixed at birth and determined by the genome.

Accepted Answer

Intelligence is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, and it can change over time due to experiences and learning.

Question 12

Many preventive and educational rights are guaranteed by legislation.

Accepted Answer

Many countries have laws and regulations that ensure preventive and educational rights, such as access to education and health services, to protect and promote the well-being of their citizens.

Question 13

According to Kirk (1972), inadequate learning environments may cause intellectual disabilities in many young children.

Accepted Answer

Kirk (1972) suggested that inadequate learning environments could contribute to the development of intellectual disabilities in children, highlighting the impact of environmental factors on cognitive development.

Question 14

Gifted and talented children are not guaranteed the same rights as those with disabilities under PL 94-142.

Accepted Answer

PL 94-142, also known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, primarily focuses on the rights of children with disabilities, not specifically on gifted and talented children.

Question 15

Head Start must include all children in their programs regardless of their disability.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

The Developmental Disabilities Act of 1973, reauthorized in 2000 (PL 106-402), ruled that states must offer preschool services to children without disabilities.

Accepted Answer

The Developmental Disabilities Act focuses on services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, not specifically on mandating preschool services for children without disabilities.

Question 17

Due process legislation legally allows parents to call a special hearing when they do not agree with the school's educational plan for their child with a disability.

Accepted Answer

Due process legislation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) allows parents to request a due process hearing if they disagree with the school's educational plan for their child with a disability.

Question 18

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act must be reauthorized every three years.

Accepted Answer

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act, now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), does not require reauthorization every three years. Reauthorization occurs periodically but not on a fixed three-year schedule.

Question 19

A low-birth-weight infant may be at risk for a variety of conditions that can persist throughout the developmental years.

Accepted Answer

Low-birth-weight infants are at increased risk for health issues such as developmental delays, respiratory problems, and other long-term complications.

Question 20

Low-income families have the greatest number of children with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Low-income families are more likely to have children with disabilities due to factors such as lack of access to prenatal care, poor nutrition, and environmental hazards.

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