How should In-School Suspensions (ISS) be counted?
A. The regulations are silent regarding ISS. However, OSEP advises that ISS would not count in the days of suspension as long as the student: • is afforded the opportunity to continue to appropriately progress in the general curriculum; • continues to receive the services specified in the student’s IEP; and • continues to participate with nondisabled students to the extent the student would have in the current placement. Please note, ISS is considered a regular education setting. Q. How are portions of a school day counted for purposes of suspension? A. OSEP states in its analysis and comments to the federal regulations (IDEA) that portions of the day must be counted. OSEP further specified that a 1/2 day or less suspension is to be counted as a half day of suspension. If more than a 1/2 day, count as a day. Q. Should bus suspensions be counted in consideration of short/long-term removals? A. Yes. In Virginia, students with disabilities are entitled to be transported to and from the sc
