ISBE due-process decision · FY 2009
Illinois due-process decision 2008-0494: district prevailed
The parents removed the student from an agreed private therapeutic day school after 20 days and sought reimbursement for a residential placement. The hearing officer found the district's placement provided FAPE in the least restrictive environment and denied reimbursement.
Outcome: District prevailedDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Private/residential placement & reimbursementPlacement/LREFAPE denial
Relief ordered
None
From the decision
The District is in compliance and Parents request for relief is denied.
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