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

What was the significant outcome of the Goss v. Lopez (1975) case?

1. Students cannot be suspended without due process

2. Schools must provide services for gifted students

3. All students must be tested for learning disabilities

4. Schools can suspend students without notice

The correct answer is: Students cannot be suspended without due process

The significant outcome of the Goss v. Lopez case was that students cannot be suspended without due process. This landmark Supreme Court ruling established the principle that students have a right to a fair hearing before being deprived of their right to an education through suspension. The Court recognized that education is a property right under the Fourteenth Amendment, and therefore, students must be given notice and an opportunity to be heard if they are facing suspension. This ruling set a precedent for ensuring that students' rights are protected in school disciplinary actions, reinforcing the need for due process in education.