ISBE due-process decision · FY 2009
Illinois due-process decision 2008-0573: district prevailed
The parent of a nonverbal student with autism challenged the district's autism program, staff training and methodology, and sought reimbursement for a unilateral private placement. The hearing officer found the IEPs appropriate and the student progressing, and denied reimbursement and all other relief.
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialIEP adequacy/implementationPrivate/residential placement & reimbursement
Relief ordered
None.
From the decision
The District is not required to reimburse the Parents for any of the expense
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