Florida Due Process Test Your Knowledge

Under Florida law, when must a student be given notice of the charges against them in a disciplinary proceeding?

• Only if the suspension is over 10 days

• Only for expulsions

• Before any disciplinary action, including short-term suspensions

• Only for long-term suspensions and expulsions

In Florida, if a student is facing a suspension of more than 10 days, what type of due process must they be provided?

• A short meeting with the principal

• A formal hearing with the right to present evidence and call witnesses

• Only a written warning

• A letter of suspension with no hearing required

What is the role of a manifestation determination review (MDR) for students with disabilities in Florida?

• To decide if the student's behavior was related to their disability

• To determine if the student's disability qualifies them for special services

• To determine if the student can return to their original school

• To assess whether the student’s disability should be recorded in their school record

If a student is expelled from a Florida public school, which of the following is NOT a due process right they are entitled to?

• The right to an informal hearing

• The right to legal representation during the hearing

• The right to present evidence and call witnesses

• The right to appeal the expulsion decision to the school board

Under the Fourth Amendment, when can Florida school officials search a student’s belongings?

• Whenever a student is late to class

• Only with written permission from a parent

• If there is reasonable suspicion of a violation of school rules or the law

• Only if the student is under suspicion of committing a crime on campus