ISBE due-process decision · FY 2009
Illinois due-process decision 2009-0133: split decision
An adult student and her mother alleged inadequate IEPs, evaluations, services and transition planning. The hearing officer found FAPE denied and ordered a private therapeutic day school through an extra compensatory year with tutoring and social work, but denied IEE funding and later services.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementCompensatory educationTransition/secondary servicesIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)
Relief ordered
Private therapeutic day placement through June 2010 with ESY and transportation; weekly social work and tutoring. IEEs and later services denied.
From the decision
Payment by the District after June 2010 is not required.
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