Regular Education students can be dismissed for a partial day and it does NOT count as days of suspension. Special Education student partial dismissal days DO count as days of suspension.

Step 1: School makes determination to remove student; setting is determined by IEP Team.

Step 2: Manifestation Determination Required

Step 3: School cannot unilaterally place a student in an ALC or Online Learning Programs- must be optional per MDE

Step 4: Interim Alternative Educational Setting and Stay Put Placement, No Dangerousness Exception to Stay Put Rule

Alternative Education Services begin on the 6th consecutive day of suspension. 

Alternative Educational Services Include:

• Instruction through electronic media

• Homebound instruction

• Supervised homework

• Alternative Learning Center