Making the "right" risk management decisions involving students with significant psychological disabilities requires a clear and comprehensive understanding of the legal obligations and duties at issue. It also requires taking into consideration the best interests of these individual students. At the same time, decision makers must focus on the best interests of students generally, other potentially affected members of the campus community, as well as the best interests, mission, values, reputation, and security of the institution. Following guidance from the Office for Civil Rights, recent court cases, and best practices in student development for responding to students with disabilities, the following protocols should be in place: (1) Establish a Threat Assessment Plan; (2) Utilize Individualized Direct Threat Assessment in Decision Making; (3) Consider Alternatives to Suspension or Withdrawal; (4) Establish and Communicate Conditions and Requirements for Return; and (5) Establish Clear Parameters for Information Sharing with Key Administrators. (Contains 1 note.)