According to the Informal Removals Matter post from the Discipline Discussions blog series, Valerie Williams, Director of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), highlights the impact of informal removals on students, parents/guardians, and school personnel: Informal removals often fly “under-the-radar” and therefore are not considered when evaluating whether a student’s protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are being exercised Info