Honig v. Doe case

Facts in the Honig v. Doe case

-An individual with behavioral issues which occur as a result of the students' disability shall "stay-put" and remain in her/her current educational placement while review procedures are under way.

Facts in the Honig v. Doe case

-Schools cannot change a student's educational placement or remove them from school for behavior stemming from their disability.

Facts in the Honig v. Doe case

-Students who are deemed "dangerous" to others may be suspended up to 10 school days. This gives individuals a "cooling down" period in which a new IEP can be initiated. A change of placement is not guarantee for students who have been suspended more than 10 days.

The decision in the Honig v. Doe case represents the principle of "*zero reject*" in that it is unacceptable to change placement or remove the student from school due to their disability. Students are to continue receiving FAPE even if they have been suspended or expelled.

Facts in the Honig v. Doe case