Which practice aligns with Comply with Applicable Laws, D.O.E Policies, Rules and Procedures?

• A. Avoid corporal punishment or handling students physically
• B. Daily smoking on campus is allowed
• C. Abusing students is permitted
• D. Refuse to follow school policies

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is following laws, district policies, and established procedures to keep students safe and maintain proper professional conduct. Avoiding corporal punishment or handling students physically aligns with that standard because most schools prohibit or tightly regulate any physical discipline. Instead, teachers and substitutes are expected to use safe, nonviolent methods—like de-escalation, redirection, and seeking help when needed—to manage behavior while protecting everyone’s safety and staying within policy.

The other options would violate the boundaries set by laws and school policies, such as permitting smoking on campus, abusing students, or refusing to follow policies. Each of those would breach rules designed to protect students and staff and could expose a substitute to legal and professional consequences.