Disciplining students with disabilities within the parameters of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 continues to be a controversial issue. Professionals and practitioners have voiced concerns regarding the implementation of the IDEA 1997 disciplinary procedures, particularly in areas such as manifestation determination and functional behavioral assessment. A related area that has received limited attention is the use of interim alternative education settings, particularly the use of homebound settings. A review of legal activity in this area revealed that programs and services for students served in such settings may be questionable.
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