Time in Special Education

I received a question this week of how long a student has to be in special education before being dismissed. This was in relation to an EBD student at MAMS who wished to no longer receive services.  There is no specific time requirement for how long a child has to be in special education. We re-evaluate once every three years, but could re-evaluate more often if the situation would arise.  Parents can also withdraw their child from special education at any time.  I would note to be careful of dismissing a child too soon from EBD services if there is no conduct problems lately.  EBD impairments isn't on conduct, but the social, emotional, and behavioral functioning and needs of a student. Perhaps there hasn't been conduct issues because of the appropriate behavioral supports which are in place to help him be successful.