Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires public schools to do which of the following?

1. Mandate the caseload for school counselors to be at a student-to-counselor ratio of 250 to 1

2. Prohibit discrimination against all students with disabilities

3. Give all students with disabilities test-taking accommodations

4. Provide a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for all students

The correct answer is: Provide a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for all students

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires public schools to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) for all students with disabilities. The other options do not accurately reflect the requirements of IDEA. Option A does not mention FAPE or LRE, which are essential components of IDEA. Option B is too broad and vague, as it does not specify the type of discrimination prohibited under IDEA. Option C only addresses test-taking accommodations, which is only one aspect of IDEA's requirements. Option D is the most comprehensive and accurate answer, as it includes the key elements of FAPE and LRE that are mandated by IDEA.