8.6.1 Significance of MDR Advocacy

Legal representation for students with disabilities facing school disciplinary proceedings can be essential to protecting the student’s procedural and substantive rights. Additionally, having a legal advocate at an MDR can often make the difference between a child being disciplined and removed from the current education setting and the child being able to remain in that setting with additional behavioral services and supports. Below are some practical tips for preparing for and advocating at the MDR.