FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12 Practice Test

What does Public Law 107-110 primarily address?

1. Accountability of school personnel for student achievement

2. Funding for special education programs

3. Disciplinary actions for non-compliance

4. Class size regulations in public schools

The correct answer is: Accountability of school personnel for student achievement

Public Law 107-110 is primarily known as the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which emphasizes accountability in education. This law seeks to ensure that all students, regardless of their background or abilities, achieve proficiency in core academic subjects. It introduces measures for holding schools and educators accountable for student performance, including standardized testing, reporting requirements, and strategies for improving underperforming schools. By focusing on accountability, the law establishes a framework that requires schools to demonstrate measurable progress in student learning outcomes. This is crucial in enabling educators and administrators to make informed decisions to enhance educational practices and interventions, particularly for at-risk populations. The commitment to accountability is viewed as a cornerstone of improving educational quality and ensuring that all students receive a fair chance at academic success. In the context of the other choices, while funding for special education programs and disciplinary actions for non-compliance are important aspects of education law, they pertain more closely to different legislation, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for special education funding, rather than the accountability focus emphasized in Public Law 107-110. Class size regulations, although significant in educational discussions, were not a primary focus of this specific law either.