Overview of Manifestation Determination Meetings

The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) has very specific procedures for disciplining students with disabilities who violate a code of student conduct. Students with disabilities can be suspended, however these provisions require school teams to review a student's behavior to ensure a student is not repeatedly suspended for behaviors directly related to his/her disability. This review is called a manifestation determination meeting. This video provides a brief overview of the manifestation determination process, and how families and caregivers can prepare for this meeting with the school to help prevent future behaviors and ensure their child receives the supports he or she needs.