Indicator 4A: Percent = [(# of LEAs that meet the state-established n and/or cell size (if applicable) that have a significant discrepancy, as defined by the state, in the rates of suspensions and expulsions for more than 10 days during the school year of children with IEPs) divided by the (# of LEAs in the state that meet the state-established n and/or cell size (if applicable))] times 100.
Indicator 4B: Percent = [(# of LEAs that meet the state-established n and/or cell size (if applicable) for one or more racial/ethnic groups that have: (a) a significant discrepancy, as defined by the state, by race or ethnicity, in the rates of suspensions and expulsions of more than 10 days during the school year of children with IEPs; and (b) policies, procedures or practices that contribute to the significant discrepancy, as defined by the state, and do not comply with requirements relating to the development and implementation of IEPs, the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports, and procedural safeguards) divided by the (# of LEAs in the state that meet the state-established n and/or cell size (if applicable) for one or more racial/ethnic groups)] times 100.
The state-specific calculations are:
- District Level: Total # of students with IEPs with more than 10 cumulative days of Qualifying Suspensions/Expulsions in the district times 100 divided by the total number of students with IEPs in the district.
- State Level: Total # of students with IEPs with more than 10 cumulative days of Qualifying Suspensions/Expulsions in the state times 100 divided by the total number of students with IEPs in the state.
The calculations are performed for the race subgroup at district and state levels if there are five or more students in the subgroup.
A statewide standard deviation is calculated for total population using the formula: Square root (percentage expelled or suspended times (100- percent expelled or suspended)/total enrollment).
For 4A, a district is considered to have a significant discrepancy if the district rate is greater than the state rate plus 1 standard deviation for three consecutive years AND there are at least five students with IEPs suspended or expelled more than 10 days in each of the three school years.
For 4B a district is considered to have a significant discrepancy if the district rate within a particular race/ethnicity subgroup is greater than the state rate plus 1 standard deviation for three consecutive years AND there are at least five students with IEPs within a particular race/ethnicity suspended or expelled more than 10 days in each of the three school years. The district is considered to have a significant discrepancy if the above conditional is met by at least one racial subgroup.
