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Why has the concept of learning disabilities proven so difficult to define?Answer
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Isaac is a student with a disability who belongs to a neighborhood gang. He is involved in an argument with another student in math class. Later that night, Isaac attends a school sponsored football game. Other students report that Isaac has a gun and is threatening to shoot the student he argued with earlier. Isaac is removed from the football game by authorities. Members of the IEP team decide to place Isaac at an alternative school for 45 days. Were Isaac's rights violated?
A) No; the IEP made the decision to remove Isaac so multiple perspectives were considered.
B) No; schools have the right to remove students who bring weapons to school to an interim alternative placement
C) Yes; a student with a disability cannot be removed from school for more than 10 days.
D) Yes; a manifestation determination hearing must be conducted before Isaac can be removed.
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