A student with disabilities may be placed in a more restrictive setting only when

• A. The school determines it's necessary for the student's educational needs
• B. The student requests it
• C. The parent demands it
• D. The teacher believes it's beneficial

Answer: (C)

Placing a student in a more restrictive setting is not a decision made by the school or a single teacher alone. It happens only through the IEP process, with the student’s needs carefully reviewed and documented, and crucially, with the parent’s involvement and consent. The parent’s agreement to the change is required because it protects the family’s rights and ensures that the decision reflects both educational needs and family input. The idea is that moving to a more restrictive setting should occur only when the IEP team determines it’s necessary to meet the student’s educational goals and when the family has consented to that change. The other options fall short: a unilateral school decision, a student’s request alone, or a teacher’s belief that it’s beneficial does not fulfill the required process and safeguards.