Suspension of Students with Disabilities

Are you a parent, educator, or advocate navigating school discipline for students with disabilities? In this 24-minute webinar, our experts break down everything you need to know about exclusionary discipline, informal removals, and special circumstances under IDEA and Section 504.

We cover:
✅ What counts as exclusionary discipline (in-school vs. out-of-school suspension)
✅ Why informal removals are NOT allowed under IDEA
✅ How cumulative days and manifestation determination impact placement
✅ Steps parents can take: requesting an IEP meeting, FBA, and BIP
✅ Section 504 protections and avoiding discriminatory discipline
✅ Interim Alternative Educational Settings (IAES) and 45-day placements

Key Takeaways:
✔ Students with disabilities have legal protections under IDEA and Section 504
✔ Schools must follow procedural safeguards before changing placement
✔ Parents can advocate by tracking removals and requesting evaluations

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