Districts that seek to suspend or expel a disabled student must hold a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meeting “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” (20 U.S.C. § 1415[k][1][E][i]; 34 CFR 300.530[e][1]; 8 NYCRR 201.4[a][3]). […]
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So, the school has decided that your child qualifies for special education services and needs an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). You’re probably wondering what role (if any) you’re supposed to play in this process. On the one hand, it’s natural to feel like you should be involved— after all, no one knows your child better
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A 504 plan is named after section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This section made it illegal for any organization receiving federal assistance to discriminate against people with disabilities. The Rehabilitation Act defines disability as “a physical or mental impairment” that “limits one or more of a person’s major life activities.” Major life
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It’s natural for parents to feel upset when their child doesn’t seem to be making the progress they expected. Every parent wants their child to reach their full potential. However, this can be especially difficult for the parents of disabled children, who have to navigate the often frustrating world of special education. Even after going
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