K Altman Law MDR Webinar: The Legally Blind Justice Podcast: Episode 25

This episode is a replay of the K Altman Law webinar that discusses the manifestation determination review (MDR) process in special education. Hear from our Expert Special Education Team as they discuss this important issue. The MDR is a meeting held when a student with a disability is suspended for 10 or more days. The team answers two questions: whether the behavior is related to the disability and whether it is a result of the IEP not being followed. The webinar covers the federal and state guidelines, school responsibilities, parent responsibilities, and the outcome of the MDR. It also discusses the option of filing a due process complaint if the outcome is not favorable. The webinar emphasizes the importance of having an advocate present during the MDR and the need for timely communication and documentation, empowering parents to take an active role in their child's education.

Takeaways

• The MDR is a pivotal meeting in the special education process, convened when a student with a disability faces a suspension of 10 or more days. This meeting, where the team addresses two fundamental questions, can profoundly impact the student's educational journey.
• The team answers two questions: whether the behavior is related to the disability and whether it is a result of the IEP not being followed
• Parents have the right to fully participate in the MDR, providing them with the opportunity to share relevant information and documentation, which is their responsibility
• The outcome of the MDR is not just a resolution to a specific incident. It can significantly influence future disciplinary hearings and the provision of additional support and services, underscoring the importance of the MDR process.
• Filing a due process complaint is an option if the outcome of the MDR is not favorable

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