Is oppositional defiant disorder a disability under the IDEA? Should students diagnosed with disruptive behavior disorders, anxiety disorders or bipolar disorder be served by special education? Are students diagnosed with ODD, conduct disorder, or behavior disorder -- or those involved with gang-related activities, drug use or aggression -- protected by the IDEA's discipline rules? This symposium presented a thorough overview of the case law involving students with behavioral and emotional disorders. It helps you understand when, and if, students with these problems should be determined to be eligible for special education and related services and, consequently, protected by the IDEA’s discipline rules.