Information about the disciplinary process for students with disabilities can be found in the and and in the (K-5) and (Student Intervention and Discipline Code and Student Bill of Rights).
MDR resources
This document addresses: (a) The circumstances under which an MDR must be conducted for a SWD; (b) how to schedule an MDR meeting; (c) procedural requirements; (d) steps that a school must take following an MDR; and (e) SOHO, the DOE’s system of record for suspensions and removals.- Manifestation Determination Review Flow Chart
See a chart of steps to follow following an incident and a timeline for conducting an MDR. - Steps for Scheduling MDR Meetings: Guidance for Schools
A checklist and timeline for school MDR coordinators. - Part 201: Procedural Safeguards for Students With Disabilities Subject to Discipline
State guidelines and provisions regarding students with disabilities subject to discipline. - - Jan. 2019
Updated federal guidance
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