Manifestation Determination
November 2, 2023 1:12 pmWant to learn more about Manifestation Determination meetings? Click here
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Children with disabilities, particularly children of color with disabilities, are suspended and expelled from school at disproportionately higher rates than their peers – a trend that starts as early as preschool. The negative impact of exclusionary discipline on a child’s short- and long-term outcomes is well documented. Exclusionary discipline’s negative impacts include decreased academic achievement and increased risk of entering the juvenile justice system.
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the OSERS Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released guidance that describes practices in early childhood and school programs that can be used to prevent and respond to interfering behavior. Schools and early childhood programs can use the guidance to support children with disabilities and address disparities in the use of exclusionary discipline.
For more information, visit: OSEP Ideas That Work
RIDE has developed a flow chart to remind school leaders of the Procedures and Requirements related to student suspensions. This document should be shared with all school leaders, especially those involved in school discipline. It is important to remember the differing requirements for students in special education and those in general education. The document includes a flow chart for each, along with legal references and best practice suggestions. Families will also benefit from this information.
For more information, click Procedures and Requirements related to student suspensions.