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26Sep

Special Needs Student Discipline on the Bus in Pennsylvania

9/26/2022| Reference Number : 259.186.2| Legal, School Bus | IEP, 504 Plan, Special Needs Students, Honig v. Doe, DeLeon v. Susquehanna Community SD | | Return|

Sometimes, disciplinary action must to be taken to address inappropriate student behavior on the school bus. But when the student at issue has special needs or is subject to an IEP or 504 plan, schools are sometimes reluctant to support appropriate and necessary measures, even when those measures may be essential for the safety of the student and others on the bus. Continue reading to learn more about addressing the challenges of special needs student discipline.

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