SCENARIO II

Adolph was a sixth grader at Anywhere Elementary School. Adolph's father is the leader of the local Aryan nation Group in Stoll County.

One day, Adolph was walking down the hall and went up to Elise, a Muslim-American and pulled her "hajib" off her head. He then called her a "f**** Arab."

The comment was heard by June Smith, Elise's teacher. She completed the necessary forms regarding Adolph's bullying of Elise and turned the forms into the principal. The next day, the principal suspended Adolph for then (10) days due to his conduct.

After the suspension, Adolph returned to school only to be confronted by Elise's brother, Adam. Adam hit Adolph and knocked him to the ground to avenge his sister's honor.

The next day, Adolph brought a knife to school and cut Adam's arm which required ten stitches. Adolph was immediately suspended another ten (10) days due to his assault on Adam,

Adolph has received a letter from the Superintendent of Stoll County Board of Education that he needs to appear before the Superintendent to answer to why he should not be expelled from Anywhere Elementary School.

His parents come to you for advice. What would the person say to the parents?

1. Would it make any difference that Adolph is receiving medication at school for bi-polar disorder?
2. Would it make any difference that Adolph has an IEP under the categorical disability of OHI?