Disciplining Handicapped Students: Questions Unanswered in "Honig v. Doe".

Lincoln, Eugene A.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Disciplining Handicapped Students: Questions Unanswered in "Honig v. Doe".

Lincoln, Eugene A.

West's Education Law Reporter, v51 n1 p1-9 Mar 16 1989

In deciding "Honig v. Doe" the United States Supreme Court held that the unilateral exclusion of a handicapped student for conduct caused by the student's disability, for a period in excess of 10 school days, constitutes a prohibited change of placement. Identifies and discusses seven unanswered questions regarding disciplining handicapped children. (MLF)

Descriptors: Court Litigation, Disabilities, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education, Expulsion, Federal Courts, Individualized Education Programs, School Law, Student Placement, Suspension

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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