When a student violates a school's code of conduct, they are subject to disciplinary action. If a student has a disability and has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Accommodation Plan, the school must conduct a manifestation determination. This page provides an overview of the manifestation determination process.
Advocates Laura Arrington and Kathy Giordano discuss this topic in a question and answer format. The attached PDF provides the same information in written form.
Manifestation Determination Q and A (67.32 KB)
New York State procedural safeguards for students with disabilities subject to discipline:
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/lawsregs/part201.htm