At specific times, and for certain violations of the student code of conduct, IDEA’s discipline procedures require school systems to conduct what is known as a “manifestation determination review.” The purpose of this review is to determine whether or not the child's behavior that led to the disciplinary infraction is linked to his or her disability.
However, this review is often a portion of a larger process, and as such, it is necessary to understand what steps and how to proceed in order to safeguard the student's right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).