ZERO REGECT
The Zero Reject principle ensures that all children receive a free and appropriate public education, no matter how severe their disability. A child may not be excluded because a school district feels they are too disabled to learn, has inappropriate behavior caused by their disability, or has a contagious disease unless there is a high risk that the student will infect other students.
The principle also stands behind children who have committed serious offenses, so they’re not suspended from school long-term.
When a child’s behavior is related to their disability, the school is NOT allowed to expel them.
The law says that one way that behavior will be determined to be related to disability is if the school has failed to implement the IEP appropriately in a way that’s related to the behavior.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Part A: Basic Foundation
Part C: Provision of services for children birth through two
Part B: Provision of services for children ages 3-21
Part D: National Activities
CHILD FIND