Manifestation Determination in Special Education Law
This worksheet explores the concept of manifestation determination in special education law, focusing on the legal requirements and implications for students with disabilities.
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Manifestation Determination in Special Education Law
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful, comprehensive answers based on your understanding of special education law and manifestation determination. Refer to your notes or textbook as needed.
1. What is the primary purpose of a manifestation determination review under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
2. List and briefly explain the two questions that a manifestation determination review team must answer.
Indicate whether each statement is True or False.
3. A manifestation determination review must be conducted within 10 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.
True
False
4. If the behavior in question is determined to be a manifestation of the student's disability, the school can still expel the student if the behavior is severe enough.
True
False
5. Which of the following is NOT typically a member of a manifestation determination review team?
Parents of the student
Relevant members of the IEP team
A district superintendent
A school psychologist
6. If a behavior is determined to be a manifestation of a student's disability, what is generally the next step required by IDEA?
Expel the student from school
Return the student to the placement from which they were removed
Implement a new Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)
Both b and c
7. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal law that governs how states and public agencies provide education and related services to children with disabilities.
8. A change of placement occurs when a student with a disability is removed from their current educational setting for more than consecutive school days.
9. Scenario: A high school student with an emotional disturbance, who has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that includes social-emotional goals, is involved in a physical altercation with another student. The school administration proposes a 30-day suspension. Discuss the steps that must be taken regarding a manifestation determination review, including potential outcomes and the rights of the student and parents.
