ISBE due-process decision · FY 2010
Illinois due-process decision 2009-0227: split decision
The parents sought reimbursement for a unilateral private placement and prospective placement there, challenging the district's proposed program and placement process. The hearing officer found the IEP offered FAPE and denied reimbursement, but ordered a 1:1 aide and inclusion consultant if the student re-enrolls.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Developmental DelayHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Private/residential placement & reimbursementPlacement/LREProcedural/parent-participationIEP adequacy/implementation
Relief ordered
If re-enrolled, IEP implemented with a full-day 1:1 aide and 30 minutes weekly inclusion consultation; reimbursement and private placement denied.
From the decision
the IEP drafted on February 13, 2008 shall be implemented with the additional provision of a one-to-one aide
This outcome label is a close call; read the decision's order for the full picture.
ISBE removes the district's and student's names from every decision, so this case can't be linked to a specific district. The summary and outcome label were drafted with AI assistance from the decision's full text and checked against its order (how); the decision PDF is the authoritative record. This is not legal advice.
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