Number: 98-385 Title: INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT ON UNIFORM DISCIPLINARY POLICIES Authors: Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Division Abstract: An amendment to the disciplinary procedures under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has been proposed. This amendment would allow state and local educational agencies to establish and implement uniform policies with respect to discipline for all children within their jurisdiction, including children with disabilities, and is identical to one offered and defeated during debate on IDEA reauthorization last year. Pages: 4 Date: Updated May 5, 1998