Manifestation Determination in Special Education Law
This worksheet covers key concepts related to Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs) in special education law, designed for Grade 11 social studies students.
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Manifestation Determination in Special Education Law
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful responses based on your understanding of special education law and Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs).
1. What is the primary purpose of a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)?
To determine if a student is eligible for special education services.
To decide if a student's behavior was a manifestation of their disability.
To develop a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
To assess a student's academic progress.
2. Under what circumstances is an MDR typically required?
Any time a student with a disability receives a failing grade.
When a student with a disability is being considered for a disciplinary change of placement exceeding 10 school days.
Annually for all students with IEPs.
When a student with a disability requests a schedule change.
3. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that a Manifestation Determination Review must be conducted within school days of a disciplinary removal that constitutes a change of placement.
4. During an MDR, the IEP team must consider whether the conduct in question was caused by, or had a direct and substantial relationship to, the student's .
5. If the IEP team determines that the behavior was a manifestation of the student's disability, the student can still be expelled from school.
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6. Describe the two questions the IEP team must answer during a Manifestation Determination Review.
7. The image below represents the concept of justice. In what way does a Manifestation Determination Review uphold the principles of justice for students with disabilities?
