Significant Discrepancy in the rate of suspensions and expulsions of children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). NDDPI uses the “state bar” method for defining significant discrepancy. Thus, any district with a suspension and expulsion rate of three times higher than the state rate of suspensions and expulsions of children with IEPs for more than 10 days is flagged for significant discrepancy. However, there must be at least 30 children with IEPs in the data group.

Indicator 4 consists of two data collections. They are as follows:

(a) the percent of districts identified as having a significant discrepancy in the rate of suspensions and expulsions of greater than 10 days in a school year for children with IEPs.

(b) the percent of districts identified as having: (1) a significant discrepancy, by race or ethnicity, in the rate of suspensions and expulsions of greater than 10 days in a school year for children with IEPs; and (2) policies, procedures or practices that contribute to the significant discrepancy 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.

Please contact North Dakota's Department of Public Instruction with any questions and feedback via email to the following address: dpidashboard@nd.gov