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Terms in this set (116)
Functional Behavior An assessment procedure to examine specific behaviors that
Assessment (FBA) may be impeding a student's academic and/or behavioral
success in the school environment. The goal is to gather
information about the cause and reasons behind specific
behaviors that a student may exhibit.
Behavior Intervention Plan A working document outlining a student's problem behavior,
(BIP) antecedents, consequences, and the function of the
behavior. Its goal is to shape behavior towards ones that are
pro-academic or pro-social & meet student needs.
Abuse and Neglected A state law intended to protect the health, safety, and best
Child Reporting Act interests of the child in all situations where the child is
vulnerable to child abuse or neglect. It provides for reporting
and investigation.
A federal law passed in 1990, and amended in 2008, that
prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with
disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to
Americans with Disabilities
participate in mainstream
Act of 1990
American life - to enjoy employment opportunities, to
purchase goods and services, and to participate in state and
local gov't programs and services.
,The Children's Mental a state law with short and long term
Health Act of 2003 recommendations for providing comprehensive,
coordinated mental health prevention, early intervention,
and treatment services for children from birth to age 18.
Law realizes that emotional and social development
significantly impact school readiness and academic success.
Confidentiality of A federal regulation that governs confidentiality for
Substance Use Disorder individuals (including minors) seeking treatment for substance
use disorders from federally assisted programs. It requires
Patient Records
consent of the minor prior to the disclosure of information
from patient records if the minor obtained treatment without
parental consent. If parental consent is needed to obtain
treatment, consent from both the parent and minor is needed
before disclosing information from client records.
A state law requiring school districts to adopt and
implement policy addressing sexual abuse in children,
including:
- age appropriate curriculum
Erin's Law - training for school personnel on child sexual abuse-
educational info to parents on the warning signs of abuse
- counseling and resources for students experiencingsexual
abuse
- emotional and educational support for a child ofabuse
,Every Student Succeeds Replaced the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) with the
Act (ESSA) following purposes
- advance equity for disadvantaged/high needsstudents
- teaching all students to high academic standards
- annual statewide assessments
- evidence-based interventions
- increase access to preschool
- positive change in lowest performing schools- preparing migrant
children for responsible citizenship, further learning, and
productive employment
Family Educational Rights A federal law that governs student confidentiality in schools.
and Privacy Act (FERPA) It requires that schools not divulge, reveal or share any
personally identifiable information about a student or his/her
family, unless it is with another school employee who needs
the information to work with the student. An exception is the
publishing of student directory information.
Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and
review the student's education records maintained by the
school and have the right to request that a school correct
records that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading.
Health Insurance A federal law with goals to improve continuity of group and
individual health insurance coverage, combat waste and
Portability and
fraud in health insurance and health care delivery, improve
Accountability Act access to long-term care services, and simplify the
(HIPAA) administration of health insurance.
, Illinois Administrative Contains the state's administrative rules on education and
Code (IAC) - Title 23 cultural resources. Rules pertaining to education are
proposed by ISBE and approved by a subgroup of the
Illinois General Assembly called the Joint
Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR)
Illinois Mental Health and The law states that any person may request information
Developmental Disabilities from a developmental disability or mental health facility
relating to whether a minor has been admitted to the
Code
facility. The law describes the rights of minors receiving
inpatient and outpatient treatment in a mental health
facility, including their right to consent to counseling
services. Overseen by IL DHS
Illinois School Code This compilation of statues describes Illinois' policies and
directives regarding powers and duties of school boards and
districts with respect to finances, health, and safety
programs, school records and reports, strategic planning, and
administration of programs. Contains information on school
funding, roles of school personnel, and information about
general education and special education programming
authorized through ISBE.
Describes the requirements for the maintenance and
destruction of student records. addresses the disclosure of
records, the rights of parent and students to access records,
Illinois School Student procedures for challenging the content of records, and
Records Act penalties for noncompliance with the law. Protects the
disclosure of privileged or confidential communications,
including information communicated in confidence to a
school social worker/intern.
Expert Verified Actual Questions & Answers
for Guaranteed Pass | Newest Update, 2025-
2026.
Terms in this set (116)
Functional Behavior An assessment procedure to examine specific behaviors that
Assessment (FBA) may be impeding a student's academic and/or behavioral
success in the school environment. The goal is to gather
information about the cause and reasons behind specific
behaviors that a student may exhibit.
Behavior Intervention Plan A working document outlining a student's problem behavior,
(BIP) antecedents, consequences, and the function of the
behavior. Its goal is to shape behavior towards ones that are
pro-academic or pro-social & meet student needs.
Abuse and Neglected A state law intended to protect the health, safety, and best
Child Reporting Act interests of the child in all situations where the child is
vulnerable to child abuse or neglect. It provides for reporting
and investigation.
A federal law passed in 1990, and amended in 2008, that
prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with
disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to
Americans with Disabilities
participate in mainstream
Act of 1990
American life - to enjoy employment opportunities, to
purchase goods and services, and to participate in state and
local gov't programs and services.
,The Children's Mental a state law with short and long term
Health Act of 2003 recommendations for providing comprehensive,
coordinated mental health prevention, early intervention,
and treatment services for children from birth to age 18.
Law realizes that emotional and social development
significantly impact school readiness and academic success.
Confidentiality of A federal regulation that governs confidentiality for
Substance Use Disorder individuals (including minors) seeking treatment for substance
use disorders from federally assisted programs. It requires
Patient Records
consent of the minor prior to the disclosure of information
from patient records if the minor obtained treatment without
parental consent. If parental consent is needed to obtain
treatment, consent from both the parent and minor is needed
before disclosing information from client records.
A state law requiring school districts to adopt and
implement policy addressing sexual abuse in children,
including:
- age appropriate curriculum
Erin's Law - training for school personnel on child sexual abuse-
educational info to parents on the warning signs of abuse
- counseling and resources for students experiencingsexual
abuse
- emotional and educational support for a child ofabuse
,Every Student Succeeds Replaced the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) with the
Act (ESSA) following purposes
- advance equity for disadvantaged/high needsstudents
- teaching all students to high academic standards
- annual statewide assessments
- evidence-based interventions
- increase access to preschool
- positive change in lowest performing schools- preparing migrant
children for responsible citizenship, further learning, and
productive employment
Family Educational Rights A federal law that governs student confidentiality in schools.
and Privacy Act (FERPA) It requires that schools not divulge, reveal or share any
personally identifiable information about a student or his/her
family, unless it is with another school employee who needs
the information to work with the student. An exception is the
publishing of student directory information.
Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and
review the student's education records maintained by the
school and have the right to request that a school correct
records that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading.
Health Insurance A federal law with goals to improve continuity of group and
individual health insurance coverage, combat waste and
Portability and
fraud in health insurance and health care delivery, improve
Accountability Act access to long-term care services, and simplify the
(HIPAA) administration of health insurance.
, Illinois Administrative Contains the state's administrative rules on education and
Code (IAC) - Title 23 cultural resources. Rules pertaining to education are
proposed by ISBE and approved by a subgroup of the
Illinois General Assembly called the Joint
Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR)
Illinois Mental Health and The law states that any person may request information
Developmental Disabilities from a developmental disability or mental health facility
relating to whether a minor has been admitted to the
Code
facility. The law describes the rights of minors receiving
inpatient and outpatient treatment in a mental health
facility, including their right to consent to counseling
services. Overseen by IL DHS
Illinois School Code This compilation of statues describes Illinois' policies and
directives regarding powers and duties of school boards and
districts with respect to finances, health, and safety
programs, school records and reports, strategic planning, and
administration of programs. Contains information on school
funding, roles of school personnel, and information about
general education and special education programming
authorized through ISBE.
Describes the requirements for the maintenance and
destruction of student records. addresses the disclosure of
records, the rights of parent and students to access records,
Illinois School Student procedures for challenging the content of records, and
Records Act penalties for noncompliance with the law. Protects the
disclosure of privileged or confidential communications,
including information communicated in confidence to a
school social worker/intern.
