This article explores the status of implementation of the behavioral and discipline requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997. Data are presented from complaints, hearings, and court decisions related to the areas of functional behavioral assessments, manifestation determinations, individualized education program (IEP) behavioral planning, behavioral intervention programs, and alternative educational settings. The overall discrepancy between competency expectations for IEP teams and current performance appears significant at this time. Implications of this performance discrepancy are discussed.
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