Sources of School Law
Structure of Texas School Law
Parental Rights & Affects of Federal Government
100
How many sources of law did we discuss?
Four
100
Other than legislature, who is the most powerful figure in Texas school law?
Texas Commissioner of Education
100
What amendment to the US constitution protects a persons basic civil rights in a public school setting?
14th
200
Which amendment leaves education to the states?
10th
200
How many years does the Texas Commissioner of Education serve?
Four
200
Where does local school district revenue come from?
Local property taxes
300
What is the highest state court?
Texas Supreme Court
300
Collection of statutes passed by state legislature that directly pertain to education...
Texas Education Code
300
In what court case did litigation begin to reestablish a Texas school finance program?
SAISD vs Rodriguez
400
What is the highest federal court?
U.S. Supreme Court
400
Identify one of the responsibilities of the School Board of Education
Possible answers: - Establish state curriculum - Establish graduation requirements - Adopt and purchase state textbooks
400
What chapter of Texas State law set up a parent complaint procedure on behalf of the student?
Chapter 26
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