Most courts have held that public school teachers are not public officials.
Indicate whether the statement is true(T) or false(F).
[Ques. 2] The term brain injured child was first used by
a. Clements.
b. Kirk.
c. Broca.
d. Straus.
e. Cruickshank.
[Ques. 3] Truth is a defense against defamation.
Indicate whether the statement is true(T) or false(F).
[Ques. 4] Public Law 94-142, which first required special education for handicapped students was passed by Congress in
a. 1963.
b. 1968.
c. 1975.
d. 1986.
e. 1991.
[Ques. 5] Parents have absolute privilege from defamation when they complain to the school board about their childrens teachers. (
Dessell case, covered qualified privilege)
Indicate whether the statement is true(T) or false(F).
[Ques. 6] A qualified privilege may be overcome with a showing of malice.
Indicate whether the statement is true(T) or false(F).
[Ques. 7] Which of the following is true about adolescents and adults with learning disabilities in regard to using computers?
a. They cannot use computers.
b. They often excel in using computers.
c. They find computers too difficult to use.
d. They cannot learn keyboard skills.
e. They should not be allowed to use the Internet.
[Ques. 8] In
New York Times, Inc. v. Sullivan, the U.S. Supreme Court established that a public official must prove the statements were made with actual malice.
Indicate whether the statement is true(T) or false(F).
[Ques. 9] With defamation
per se, the plaintiff is required to prove actual damages.
Indicate whether the statement is true(T) or false(F).
[Ques. 10] The transition goal of most adolescents with learning disabilities after leaving high school is
a. competitive employment.
b. vocational training.
c. college attendance.
d. not working.
e. None of these
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