My Child Is Facing Punishment or Expulsion from School

A school has the power to discipline students to maintain an orderly learning environment. However, your child has rights as a student. Read this article to learn more about the school’s power to discipline your child, the discipline process, and your child’s rights.

Students with disabilities have extra rights when they are disciplined. If your child has a disability, read this article to learn about his or her rights.

Students with disabilities must receive free appropriate public education (FAPE). If a student receiving Special Education Services is suspended or expelled, the school must still offer the student FAPE.

There are laws to protect students with disabilities. If your child’s school does not follow these laws you can file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education. You might be able to ask for a due process hearing.

Students with disabilities have rights when they are disciplined. One important right is the Manifestation Determination Review (MDR). An MDR is required when a student with a disability is facing expulsion or a suspension for more than 10 school days. If your child has a disability, read this article to learn about the MDR process.