1. Has the student been suspended for more than 10 school days during the current school year?

a. Yes - The IEP Team must meet within 10 school days to develop a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan. Go to question 2.
b. No - the student may be suspended the same way as student without disabilities would be. The school must continue to provide FAPE to the student.

2. Has the student been suspended for more than ten consecutive school days during the current school year?

a. Yes - this is a change in placement. Go to question 5.
b. No - this may or may not be a change in placement. Go to question 3.

3. Has the student been suspended for a series of days that make up a pattern?

a. Yes - this is a change in placement. Go to question 5.
b. No - this is not a change in placement. Go to question 4.

4. There has not been a change in placement. The school system must talk to the student's teacher to decide what services must be provided so the student can make educational progress and work towards his IEP goals.

5. There has been a change in placement. The IEP Team must conduct a manifestation determination review within 10 school days of the suspension. Was the behavior a manifestation of the student's disability?

a. Yes - the suspension must end and the student must return to school.
b. No - the suspension may stand and the student must be provided FAPE during the suspension.