ISBE due-process decision · FY 2010
Illinois due-process decision 2008-0366: split decision
The parent alleged inadequate evaluation, programming and assistive technology, and sought IEE funding and appropriate placement. The hearing officer found a denial of FAPE, ordered unpaid IEEs paid and compensatory services, but denied residential placement and declined to reach the earlier withdrawn IEE complaint.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Intellectual DisabilityHearing officer: W. David UtleyFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)Compensatory educationPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementRelated services
Relief ordered
Payment of unpaid IEEs, IEP implementing evaluator recommendations, two years compensatory speech and OT. Residential placement denied.
From the decision
Residential Placement is Denied.
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