Manifestation Determination Review
This worksheet explores the concept of Manifestation Determination in special education law, focusing on the rights of students with disabilities and the procedures involved.
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Manifestation Determination Review
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your understanding of special education law and manifestation determination. Use the provided space for your responses.
Manifestation Determination is a process that schools must undertake when considering disciplinary action for a student with a disability that involves a change of placement. This process helps determine if the student's behavior was a direct result of their disability.
1. Under what circumstances is a Manifestation Determination Review required?
Any time a student with a disability is disciplined.
When a student with a disability is suspended for more than 10 cumulative school days in a school year.
When a student with a disability receives any in-school suspension.
Only for students with severe intellectual disabilities.
2. Who typically participates in a Manifestation Determination Review meeting?
Only the school principal and the disciplining teacher.
Parents/guardians, relevant members of the IEP team, and school administrators.
The student and their lawyer.
Any school staff member available at the time.
3. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that a Manifestation Determination Review be conducted within school days of any decision to change the placement of a child with a disability because of a violation of a code of student conduct.
4. If the behavior is determined to be a manifestation of the student's disability, the IEP team must conduct a and implement a behavior intervention plan (BIP) if one does not already exist.
5. A Manifestation Determination Review is only necessary if the student's behavior is aggressive.
True
False
6. If a behavior is determined to be a manifestation of a student's disability, the student can still be expelled from school.
True
False
7. What are the two key questions the IEP team must address during a Manifestation Determination Review?
8. Describe the potential outcomes of a Manifestation Determination Review.
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9. Scenario: A 10th-grade student with an Emotional Disturbance (ED) disability, who has a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) in place, is involved in a physical altercation with another student. The school wants to suspend the student for 15 days. Explain the steps the school must take regarding a Manifestation Determination Review in this situation.