Question:

What is a manifestation meeting?

Answer:

In Maryland schools, a manifestation meeting is held by the IEP team to determine if a student’s behavior that led to a disciplinary removal is linked to the student’s disability. This meeting must happen within 10 school days of the disciplinary action. Parents have the right to participate in this meeting and should provide any relevant information about the student’s behavior and disability. The team will consider various factors, including the behavior intervention plan, teacher observations, and the IEP or Section 504 plan, to make this determination.

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