ISBE due-process decision · FY 2009
Illinois due-process decision 2009-0076: split decision
A parent of a student served under a Section 504 plan sought autism and math-disorder eligibility, services, transportation and grade changes. The hearing officer found the district should have identified a math learning disability and ordered eligibility and an IEP, rejecting the other claims.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findProcedural/parent-participationRelated services
Relief ordered
Find the student eligible under specific learning disability and develop an IEP including math learning disability services by a set date.
From the decision
designate Student eligible for special education and related services in the category of specific learning disability
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