1. Student Violates School Code of Conduct
1.1. Disciplinary removal for current misconduct is for less than 10 consecutive school days and removals total less than 10 cumulative school days in the school year
1.1.1. District may exclude student from the current placement without obligation to provide FAPE unless the district provides services for students without disabilities who are similarly removed. Types of exclusion may be suspension, removal and assignment to an interim alternative educational setting (IAES). An “inhouse” suspension may be considered a change in placement.
1.2. Disciplinary removal for current misconduct is for less than 10 consecutive school days but removals total more than 10 school days in the school year
1.2.1. Is the current removal one in a series that is a pattern of removal constituting a change of placement?
1.2.1.1. No
1.2.1.1.1. By the 10th cumulative school day of removal in the same school year, the district must consult with at least one of the student’s teachers to determine the extent to which FAPE services are needed to enable the student to continue to participate in the general ed curriculum, although in another setting, and to progress toward meeting IEP goals.
1.2.1.2. Yes
1.3. Disciplinary removal for current misconduct is for 11 or more consecutive school days
1.3.1. Removal is a change in placement
1.3.1.1. Notify parents immediately of decision to change placement for disciplinary reasons, and of procedural safeguards under IDEA. Student is entitled to FAPE services as determined by the Team.
1.3.1.1.1. Within 10 school days of decision to remove student for disciplinary reasons the district, the parent and relevant members of the IEP Team must review relevant information and make a manifestation determination.