ARD Disciplinary Procedures Discipline Options and Regulations Short-Term Suspension: Determining if the behavior is caused by/linked to student’s disability

• Determining the Link Between Disability and Behavior: When assessing if a student's behavior is caused by or linked to their disability, the following questions are considered:

  • Does the disability impair the student’s ability to control their behavior?

  • Does the disability impair the student’s understanding of the consequences of their behavior?

  
  

• Manifestation Determination Review: To answer these questions, a manifestation determination review is conducted. This involves a team of professionals who evaluate the relationship between the student's disability and the behavior in question.