ISBE due-process decision · FY 2010
Illinois due-process decision 2009-0215: parent prevailed
The parent alleged inadequate evaluations, IEPs, assistive technology and transition planning, plus procedural violations; the district filed to defend its evaluations. The hearing officer found multiple FAPE denials and ordered private therapeutic day placement, two compensatory years, tutoring, speech therapy and funded IEEs.
Outcome: Parent prevailedDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Mary SchwartzFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
Both the parent and the district
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementCompensatory educationIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)Procedural/parent-participation
Relief ordered
Private therapeutic day school plus two compensatory years; tutoring and speech; related services and AT; funded OT, AT, neuropsychological IEEs; vocational assessment.
From the decision
The district is to fully fund the following independent evaluations: occupational therapy, assistive technology, and neuropsychological.
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