True/false quiz about special education in Pennsylvania.
Produced by the Education Law
Center and The
Disabilities Rights Network
Questions and Answers
1.
All children with disabilities are entitled to
special education and related services in Pennsylvania public schools.
A. 
True
B. 
False
2.
Children who are eligible for special education
services are entitled to a free, appropriate public education (FAPE).
A. 
True
B. 
False
3.
Parents have a right to request a special
education evaluation for their child at any time.
A. 
True
B. 
False
4.
A Local Educational Agency (LEA = school
district, charter school, intermediate unit) must begin a special education
evaluation upon parental request.
A. 
True
B. 
False
5.
Parents have a right to obtain an Independent
Educational Evaluation (IEE) at public expense (no cost to the family) if they
disagree with the LEA’s evaluation.
A. 
True
B. 
False
6.
An Individualized Education Program (IEP)
embodies the special education program (goals, specially designed instruction,
related services, etc.) that will be provided to an eligible child.
A. 
True
B. 
False
7.
While a parent of a student with a disability
may request that the student’s IEP be
changed in some respect, the final decision rests with the school.
A. 
True
B. 
False
8.
Special education students have a right to be
educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
A. 
True
B. 
False
9.
Children with disabilities can never be sent to
non-public schools at public expense.
A. 
True
B. 
False
10.
If the parents disagree with the LEA on any
aspect of the evaluation, IEP and/or placement of their child, they must go to
a special education due process hearing to resolve the dispute.
A. 
True
B. 
False
11.
*BONUS QUESTION: Special
education students can be suspended, but can not be expelled from
school.
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