Question:

How do I know if my child’s behavior is a manifestation of their disability?

Answer:

You can determine if your child’s actions at school are a result of their disability by having the IEP team meet within 10 school days of any disciplinary action to decide if the behavior is linked to the disability. The team will consider if the behavior was caused by the disability or if it was a result of the school not following the IEP. If your child has a behavior intervention plan (BIP), that will also be taken into account during this determination process.

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