Discipline of Students with Disabilities

Discipline of students with disabilities or exceptionalities shall be to the extent allowed by applicable state or federal law and regulations and consistent with the provisions of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan (IAP). Generally, a student with and IEP or an IAP may not be removed from his or her current placement more than ten days consecutively or cumulatively for violating the Code of Conduct without a determination of whether the conduct in question is caused or has a direct and substantial relationship to the student’s disability. This is decided by consensus in a Manifestation Determination Review. Expulsion of students with disabilities or exceptionalities with an Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Individualized Accommodation Plan shall be disciplined to the extent allowed by applicable state or federal laws and regulations or the provisions of the student’s specific plan.