Students With Disabilities: How to Legally Discipline

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Benefits

Disabled students who are classified under IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are frequently the subject of student disciplinary proceedings in public school districts. It is imperative that public school district officials understand the obligations imposed by the statutes and how to fulfill these obligations. This live audio conference will help the person responsible for overseeing and/or training individuals relative to the discipline of disabled students understand the obligations imposed by IDEA and Section 504 concerning the discipline of disabled students and how to fulfill those obligations. It will also provide an opportunity for discussion of common problems in this regard and practical solutions. The school district's failure to adhere to the requirements of IDEA and Section 504 concerning student discipline is a common pitfall for school districts and such a failure can result in significant problems for school districts, including potential liability for attorney's fees, adverse decisions from administrative hearing officers, potential administrative enforcement action, and, in some cases, liability for money damages.


Agenda

Overview of IDEA and Section 504 and Their Requirements
  • Who Is Disabled?
  • The IEP and 504 Plan and Their Relevance to Student Discipline
  • The Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Improvement Plans
An Overview of Due Process Considerations and the Disabled Child
  • The Concept of Due Process
  • What Particular Due Process Considerations Apply to the Disabled Student?
IDEA and Student Discipline
  • What Is a Manifestation Review?
  • How Does the Manifestation Review Process Work?
  • How to Handle Student Conduct When a Manifestation Is Identified
  • How to Handle Student Misconduct When There Is No Manifestation
  • What Are the Potential Penalties for Applying Student Discipline in Violation of IDEA?
Interim Alternative Educational Placement
  • What Is It?
  • When Can It Be Utilized?
  • What Are the Parent's Rights When an Interim Alternative Placement Is Invoked?
  • The Expedited Hearing Process Relative to the Interim Alternative Placement
  • What Are the Potential Ramifications for Incorrectly Using an Interim Alternative Placement?
Section 504 and Student Discipline
  • What Is the Manifestation Review Process Required by Section 504?
  • What Is the Composition of the Manifestation Review Team Under Section 504?
  • Discretion Provided to School Districts by Section 504
  • What Are the Ramifications for Disciplining a Student in Violation of Section 504?
Recent Developments in Case Law
Questions Regarding Student Discipline and Disabled Students

Faculty

James P. Evans, Hiscock & Barclay, LLP


James P. Evans
  • Partner in the office of Hiscock & Barclay, LLP
  • Practice emphasizes all aspects of education law and special education disputes
  • Conducts regular seminars and workshops on numerous subjects specific to special education and in regard to education generally
  • Assistant adjunct professor of education at Le Moyne College
  • Member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association
  • J.D. degree, cum laude, Syracuse University
  • Can be contacted at 315-425-2827 or jevans@hblaw.com




These Materials are Designed For

This live audio conference is designed for teachers, special education teachers, counselors, principals, vice principals, administrators, social workers, school board members, parents and attorneys.

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